Lead Water Utility Technician-(Posting

Lead Water Utility Technician

Performs responsible skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines; may operate mechanical equipment and does related work as required. Supervises Utility Technicians at work sites and as needed in the absence of O&M and Assistant O&M Supervisors.

Must be a current employee of Halifax County. Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer lines. Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the State of North Carolina is required. Applicants with a Class B CDL preferred.

The hiring range for this position is $41,048-$45,903. Halifax County provides a comprehensive employee benefits package, including membership in the N.C. Local Government Employees’ Retirement System.

An official completed Halifax County Application for Employment (HR1107) and college transcripts are required to fully evaluate your qualifications for this position. The completed application and supplemental materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on or before the closing date; postmarks will not be accepted. All portions of the application, as they relate to your background, must be fully completed. Applications may not refer to a resume or other enclosed documents (i.e., “see resume” or “see attached”), nor will these items be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

We will be unable to consider incomplete submissions for this position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes. If selected for employment, official transcripts will be required. A criminal background check will be required prior to hiring.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Halifax County Human Resources Management
26 North King Street (next to the Historic Courthouse)
Post Office Box 646
Halifax, North Carolina
Telephone:

Applicants that do not meet the full qualification requirements may be offered a trainee or work‑against appointment (only for positions that are work‑against eligible).

Halifax County is a drug‑free workplace. A pre‑employment drug test will be required of this position with the results being received (negative) prior to the first day of employment.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will employ only those individuals who are U.S. citizens or legal aliens authorized to maintain employment in the United States.