Utility Maintenance Worker - D&C Siler

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A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

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We are looking for a detailed individual who possesses general knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, repair, and inspection of utility lines, and a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and inspection of utility lines and appurtenances; some knowledge in preparing reports, logs, and other documents; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software, and use of the equipment required for the position;

ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions, make arithmetic computations, compute rates, ratios and percentages, make S.S.O. calculations, footage calculations, and pipe size, diameter and capacity calculations, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire, with the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class “B” commercial driver’s license within six months of employment. Successful candidates currently holding a NC Class "B" or Class "A" CDL would be hired 5% above the listed salary.

Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for the division which assigned to include Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring within six months of employment.

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Category Tri River Water Status Open Salary $39,252.83 (DOQ) per year, earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis
* eligible for up to 5% increase in salary after successful completion of 6 month probation period Posted November 17, 2025 3:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled