Utility Maintenance Technician

Salary: $43,831.71 - $70,130.73 Annually
Location : Adron

F. Thompson Water Sewer Facility, NC
Job Type: Regular, Full-time
Department: Utilities
Division: Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs if they believe they are unable to perform every task on a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. The town will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.
About the Position

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled to semi-skilled work to repair and maintain the water collection and distribution systems.
Job Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following duties are representative of this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Installs, repairs and maintains collection and distribution systems including making water and sewer taps, installing and exercising water valves and hydrants, installing water and sewer mains, sewer cleanouts, blow offs, meter boxes and sewer manholes, raises manholes.
• Performs hydrant flushing and valve exercising program.
• Bores under roads; sawcut roads; restores road and landscapes after work is complete.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as general housekeeping of shop, vehicles and pump station sites, parts inventory, reads water tank levels, checks pressure at water meters in response to complaints.
• Inspects and ensures proper working safety equipment before use.
• Locates water and sewer features for planned excavations through the NC811 system.
• Maintains water main air release valves.
• May be paired with and oversee an inmate on work release.
• Serves on call, always, for emergencies.
• Uses various field and office equipment to perform work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Position Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Requires a High School Diploma and/or GED; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licensure, Certification, and Specialized Training:

• NC Driver's License.
• Must obtain NCCDL Class A with combination endorsement within eight months after probationary period ends.
• Must obtain flagger certification within 12 months of hire.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds.
• Work involves frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.

A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 paid vacation days/year
• 12 paid sick days/year
• 12-13 paid holidays/year
• Employer-paid medical insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Local Government Retirement System
• 401(k) plan with 5 percent contribution by the town
• Longevity pay plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Potential for relocation assistance
• Flexible work schedule (dependent on position and approval)
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered

Employees have the option to cover their dependents and domestic partner on the town's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. The Town may make other group insurance plans available for its employees upon authorization of the board.
01

Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• Some High School
• High School or GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in the construction or utilities fields?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 2 years to less than 4 years

03

Do you possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, what type of CDL do you possess?

• Class A
• Class B
• Class C

05

Do you possess a NC Flagger certification? (If so, please list in the certifications section of the application.)

• Yes
• No

06

Utility Maintenance Technicians are required to participate in an on-call schedule rotation. Working evenings and weekends is sometimes needed. Will you be able to meet this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

07

Please list any collection or distribution system related certifications that you may hold.
08

Briefly describe the aspects of your background that are most relevant to your ability to being successful in this position.
09

Why do you believe that you are a good fit for this position?
Required Question