Water Distribution System Mechanic - Beaufort County Water Department - Repost

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Description of Work: Connects and disconnects water service; reads meters; inspects service for leaks; flushes hydrants when needed; locates water lines to avoid damage by other contractors or utilities. Operates a tapping machine to make water taps and service connections; sets meter box and meters; replaces water meters. Lays water pipe; repairs and replaces water lines and related facilities; conducts pressure tests on lines as needed to check for leaks.

Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes; exercises valves. Operates trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines. Takes distribution samples; checks chlorine and pH levels. Participates in establishing and conducting hydrant and valve exercising program. Checks and performs maintenance on wells, pumping stations, elevated storage tanks, and related facilities. Collects GPS points for hydrants, valves, lines, and other system appurtenances to update maps and provide data to GIS staff to prepare overlays.

Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants; tests meters; flow tests hydrants. Performs utility line locations and marking. Repairs electronic meter reading devices. Mows and trims around hydrants, elevated storage tanks and other utility facilities. Assists with ordering, stocking, and inventorying parts supplies. Operates and maintains assigned vehicles. Prepares records of work activities.

Performs other related tasks as required.

• Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utility lines.
• Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
• Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Considerable knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of the application of information technology to utility system maintenance.
• Working knowledge of water service policies and procedures.
• Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence.
• Skill in the operation of light and medium size construction equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to prepare records of work activities.

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as loaders and trucks in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records.

Graduation from high school and related experience working in construction and maintenance work, preferably in a water distribution system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of valid North Carolina driver's license. May require other certifications as determined by the County.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions.
Applicants must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.

BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.

VALID NORTH CAROLINA LICENSE REQUIRED

Job  | Category:
Full-time | Employment Status:
Open | Salary:
Starting Salary Range: $36,775 - $47,807 (Salary Grade 60) | Posted December 12, 2025 | Closing March 6, 2026 5:00 PM

Attached Files:
Water Distribution System Mechanic (627112) 2.20.26 Repost