Utility Maintenance Technician

The purpose of this classification is to perform unskilled to semi‑skilled work to repair and maintain the water collection and distribution systems.

• Installs, repairs and maintains collection and distribution systems including making water and sewer taps, installing and exercising water valves and hydrants, installing water and sewer mains, sewer cleanouts, blow offs, meter boxes and sewer manholes, raises manholes.
• Performs hydrant flushing and valve exercising program.
• Bores under roads; sawcut roads; restores road and landscapes after work is complete.
• Performs miscellaneous duties such as general housekeeping of shop, vehicles and pump station sites, parts inventory, reads water tank levels, checks pressure at water meters in response to complaints.
• Inspects and ensures proper working safety equipment before use.
• Locates water and sewer features for planned excavations through the NC811 system.
• Maintains water main air release valves.
• May be paired with and oversee an inmate on work release.
• Serves on call, always, for emergencies.
• Uses various field and office equipment to perform work.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Requires a High School Diploma and/or GED; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• NC Driver's License.
• Must obtain NCCDL Class A with combination endorsement within eight months after probationary period ends.
• Must obtain flagger certification within 12 months of hire.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of vehicles, machinery and equipment.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of up to 100 pounds.
• Work involves frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.