Water Resources Technician -IV- Water Infrastructure

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $28,944.49 (minimum salary) to $39,860.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT I.

The hiring range for this position is $33,566.74 (minimum salary) to $46,226.51 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT II.

The hiring range for this position is $35,266.06 (minimum salary) to $48,544.91 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT III.

The hiring range for this position is $38,927.12 (minimum salary) to $53,608.58 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT IV.

This position is responsible for performing technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and collection system.

The purpose of this position is to perform general maintenance and repair of the city's water distribution and collection system. Successful performance ensures an effective, safe, and efficient operation of the facilities and systems.

Major Duties

• Installs, repairs, and replaces water and sewer mains, water and sewer taps, and manholes.
• Sets water meters; pulls old or broken meters; repairs or replaces meters; ensures that water meters are installed, calibrated, and tested correctly; ensures that meters operate properly.
• Raises large meters above ground to regulate confined space issues.
• Records testing information, radio-read information, and general meter information.
• Performs electronic and physical readings of large water meters.
• Reads maps and drawings to locate sewer lines.
• Constructs catch basins for storm water; performs storm sewer maintenance on all catch basins by removing leaves and trash.
• Performs infiltration stoppage techniques to prevent excess water from entering manholes and treatment plants.
• Sprays manhole walls; cleans, grouts, and seals manhole joints; seals manhole walls; raises manhole frame and covers to grade.
• Flushes or uses hand rods to clear sewer stoppages.
• Repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Performs simple maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.

Guidelines

• Guidelines include city policies and procedures; relevant federal, state and local regulations; standard operating procedures, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Education/Experience Requirements

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one or two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve months of hire.

Knowledge Requirements

• Knowledge of the operation of specialized equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and collection system.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures, and all applicable city codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of lawn maintenance.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of lawn equipment.
• Skill in the operation of tractors, backhoes, sprayers, and trucks.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.