Utility Technician III

Utility Technician III
Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA)

OWASA is searching for an experienced individual to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as a Utility Technician III.

• Supports leading the maintenance of the water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines within OWASAs system. Position will be assigned to a specific crewcoveringeither:
  • Sewer Maintenance and Easements Repairs collection system infrastructure and maintains easements and off-road assets.
  • Valve and Hydrant Maintenance Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates valve and Hydrant infrastructure.
  • Water Maintenance and Services Locate and repair water mains, Installs, repairs, and replaces water services and sampling stations.
  • Customer Service and Meters Assist customers with issues, and operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces water meters, meter setters, and meter boxes.
  • Sewer Preventative Maintenance
    - Performs cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance of the wastewater collection system.
  • Construction
    - Performs new installation and replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure including water and sewer mains, large meters, and special projects.
• Responds to rotating on-call after hour emergencies as needed.
• Responsible for the safety of themselves and the public.
• Uses a variety of hand tools and operates heavy equipment (Dump truck, backhoe, excavator, loader, tamp, saw, tapping machine, etc.).
• Leads the team members in the absence of the Crew Supervisor.

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling in water and sewer systems.
• Two years of experience working with water and sewer systems.
• Valid North Carolina drivers license required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
• Ability to complete employer paid certification in Sewer Collection System Grade II or Water Distribution System Grade B prefer certifications to already be active.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of Cityworks or similar work order management system.
• Ability to effectively communicate information with customers, public and other employees.
• Able to exert up to 100 pounds, walk/stand to a significant degree, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and respond to rotating after-hour situations as necessary.

• Salary Range is $56,596 - $84,894

• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution

• Retirement health savings account

• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability

• 12 Paid Holidays

• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave, and Recovery Leave

• Annual CDL Bonus

• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend

• Educational Reimbursement

• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education

• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer

• Much, much more!

Team members are our most important resource. OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. Weprovide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. This recruitment will close October 8, 2026.