Utilities Technician , II OR Utilities Operator , II

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The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Type of position:
Full-Time

Annual Salary Range: $37,045 to $64,325

Grade: 16 - 19

Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table.

We like to take a "total compensation" philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, growth opportunities, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines.

PURPOSE

This position will assist/perform in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and sewer collection systems as a member of a crew.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines.
• Operate basic hand tools, power equipment, and machinery under supervision.
• Help with routine inspections of water meters, pipes, valves, and other infrastructure.
• Support the maintenance of sewer systems, including cleaning and clearing blockages.
• Assist with the setup and monitoring of traffic control for work zones.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Other reasonably assigned duties.
• Assist in installation, maintenance, and repairs on water and sewer lines, pumps, hydrants, valves, and other related appurtenances.
• Assist with routine inspections and troubleshoot system malfunctions.
• Drives and operates flatbed, service trucks, and dump trucks.
• Assist with the operation of more advanced tools and light equipment, such as pipe jetters and sewer cameras.
• Assist in maintaining accurate work records, inventory, and schedules.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, such as water main breaks or sewer backups. May be in rotation for night and weekend on-call duties.
• Reads water meters utilizing drive by reading equipment.
• Performs maintenance, installs, removes, and inspects water meters, registers, and appurtenances.
• Locate water and sewer utilities in accordance with NC811 regulations.
• Other reasonably assigned duties.

Utilities Operator I (Grade 18)

• Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repairs on water and sewer lines, pumps, hydrants, valves, and other related appurtenances.
• Perform installation, maintenance, and repairs on water/sewer services and meters, repair hydrants and other routine maintenance and repair tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and troubleshoot system malfunctions.
• Operate more advanced tools and light equipment, such as pipe jetters and sewer cameras.
• Operate heavy equipment such as tractors, mowers, and skid steers to clear easements and perform basic jobsite operations.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Respond to emergencies, such as water main breaks or sewer backups. Will be in rotation for night and weekend on-call duties.
• Assist in maintaining accurate work records, inventory, and schedules.
• Understand how to navigate and work through the Towns work order system.
• Assist in training entry-level technicians.
• All other reasonably assigned duties.

Utilities Operator II…