Construction Worker - Collections Department

Overview

Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems. This position is assigned to pay grade G11.

• Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines, manholes, and infrastructure
• Responds to and repairs water and wastewater line breaks and leaks
• Responds to emergency situations
• Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public
• Establishes safe work zones, including conducting job hazard assessments, developing strategies to minimize risks, following OSHA guidelines, reporting safety issues, and using proper PPE
• Sets up traffic control and directs traffic according to NCDOT and MUTCD guidelines
• Follows NC811 guidelines to understand underground utility hazards and dig safely
• Performs general repairs to landscaping and concrete sidewalks
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory
• Assists in determining parts and materials required for various repair work
• Operates job related tools and equipment including vehicles
• Performs other related job duties as assigned

Collections Division

• Assists with clearing and maintaining heavily wooded rights-of-way
• Operates clearing and mowing equipment, chainsaws, brush cutters, and trimmers

Construction Division

• Follows water quality standards and procedures to ensure safe drinking water quality
• Works rotating after hours on call standby shifts, including holidays and weekends

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

• High school diploma or GED
• Six (6) months general work experience

Collections:

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license required
• North Carolina Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification is preferred
• Commercial Driver's License preferred

• YES/NO style assessment items indicate job requirements related to interpersonal skills, communication, numerical operations, travel between CFPUA sites, and use or repair of equipment

• None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift
• Some:
  Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift
• Frequent: 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift
• Very Frequent:
  More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift