Utility Technician - Night Shift

General Statement The Utility Technician I, under general supervision, performs entry‑level maintenance and repair within the Union County Water Department. Work involves installing and repairing water/sewer taps, routine and emergency system repairs, locating water/sewer lines, fire hydrant flushing and maintenance, valve exercise and maintenance/repair, cleaning and maintaining sewer lines, utility right‑of‑way maintenance (including mowing), and operating various heavy equipment and pumps.

• Assist in preventive maintenance on equipment and facilities.
• Conduct routine inspections and scheduled PMs; record PMs, asset maintenance records, and work order completion in the work order system.
• Exercise valves to ensure proper operation; repair broken valve boxes and valves.
• Investigate water pressure and quality issues; conduct water sampling to ensure compliance.
• Flush and maintain hydrants.
• Operate and maintain equipment including vehicles, trucks, booms/cranes, power tools, forklifts, tractors, excavators, backhoes, skid‑steers, etc.
• Enter and work in permit‑required confined spaces as necessary.
• Assist with water/sewer line construction and repair; locate lines; install and repair taps; perform landscaping after pipe work; repair broken meter boxes and replace faulty meters.
• Maintain and clean water/sewer lines to ensure proper system operation.
• Maintain water/sewer right‑of‑ways, including mowing and inspections; operate CCTV inspection equipment and vacuum/hydraulic jetter equipment.
• Maintain pump and booster stations.
• Use proper safety precautions and participate in monthly safety meetings; attend required safety training.
• Serve on a regular on‑call roster or work night shift as assigned.
• Perform work in emergency situations as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Licenses or
  
  Certifications:
  
  Ability to obtain appropriate State water and/or sewer certifications; NC DOT‑approved flagger safety training;
  Federal OSHA excavation and confined space training; valid Driver’s License; safe driving history as per County policy.
• Preferred: Six (6) months of related experience.

• Employment pre‑placement drug and/or alcohol test required.

• Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement and maintain safe driving history.
• North Carolina Grade C Water Distribution System Operator certification.
• NC Cross Connection Control System Operator certification.
• North Carolina Grade I Water Pollution Control Collection System Operator certification.

• Operate heavy machinery and equipment, including trucks, boring machines, tractors, wheel loaders, and air compressors.
• Operate motor vehicles; lift up to 100 pounds occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, 25 pounds constantly.
• Maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching, or stretching arms, legs, or other parts of the body.

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that may pose physical hazards to co‑workers or others. Work may be conducted in all types of weather conditions.