Utility Technician

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

It is the policy of the City to foster, maintain and promote equal employment opportunities. The City shall select employees on the basis of the applicant's qualifications for the job and award them, with respect to compensation and opportunity, for training and advancement, including upgrading and promotion, without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, or marital status.

Position: Utility Technician I
Location: Mount Holly, NC
Job : 215
Number of Openings: 1

Performs semi-skilled work in maintenance and construction of water and sewer system; performs related duties as required.

Employees in this class perform work involving a variety of water and sewer systems projects and related tasks. Work involves the use of a variety of tools and light and medium equipment. Work is performed under the supervision of the Water and Sewer Superintendent and is evaluated through observation and inspection to determine thoroughness in carrying out assigned duties.

• Work on a crew to clean, repair or construct water or sewer lines;
• Make water or sewer taps, service extensions, set meters, install or repair hydrants;
• Perform a variety of maintenance tasks such as operating tractors for cutting grass, using power hand equipment;
• Remove leaves and debris, trim shrubbery, and clear and landscape rights of way;
• Operate heavy equipment including trucks, dump trucks, rollers, tractors, loaders, and other medium and light equipment;
• Perform general maintenance on equipment such as stocking vehicles prior to shift;
• Set up work zones as directed by Crew Leader;
• Perform other duties as needed.

This position involves heavy work requiring the employee to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects. Physical activity may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Sufficient visual acuity is required to inspect and assemble small parts involved in the operation of machines and determine if small defects are present and use measuring devices.

The employee will be exposed to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions; subject to hazards including work in high places, exposure to working mechanical parts, electrical currents, and chemicals; and subject to extreme heat and cold, noise and vibrations, and working in narrow or close quarters. The worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Working knowledge of methods and techniques applied in semi-skilled trades work; working knowledge of standard practices, materials, tools, and equipment utilized in water and sewer construction and repair; working knowledge of standard hand tools, operation of light equipment, and materials used in assigned work; working knowledge of the occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions associated with assigned work; working knowledge of basic carpentry, plumbing, and masonry;

ability to work cooperatively as a team member and respond courteously to citizens; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions.

Graduation from high school and some experience in trades related to water and sewer construction; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

All benefits are subject to change and are contingent on the annual approval of City Council.

• Full coverage health insurance equaling $891.91 monthly in value
• 401K – City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributes
• General retirement – City contributes 14.39%
• $25,000 Life Insurance
• Short-term disability
• Vacation and sick time accrual based off years served in NC retirement system
• 12 hours personal and/or parental leave for hourly employees
• 13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday)
• One annual Grand Hall rental
• Longevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement system
• Free usage of city workout equipment
• Complimentary alternative medicine reimbursements up to $1,000 per plan year when enrolled in City's health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 50% off YMCA Membership
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester