Utility Line Mechanic - Water​/Sewer

Job Title

Water/Sewer Line Technician

General definition and conditioning of work:
Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the construction, installation and repair of water and sewer lines.

Essential functions/typical tasks:

• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth following stakes.
• Repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes.
• Operates the sewer rodder and pressure jet to unstop sewer lines.
• Operates front end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machine.
• Installs hydrants, meter valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Participates in establishing proper signing and barricades for work zone safety.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures with other crew members.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
• Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenance.
• Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Some knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of a loader, dump truck, and other construction equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Education and experience:

• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years' or fewer experience in plumbing or general construction with experience in operating heavy and medium equipment and trucks; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read and follow utility line maps, operating and service manuals, and written instructions.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial driver's license, CDL preferred.

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Paid medical for all full-time employees
• Partial paid dental
• Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees
• Option benefits Include:
• Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Universal Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match.
• Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center.

Town of Smithfield

350 E Market St P O Box 761 Smithfield, North Carolina, 27577