Collections Mechanic - Public Utilities

About the role

Brunswick County Public Utility is seeking a Utility Mechanic to join their Wastewater Collections team. This position is classified as a Grade 4 Collection System by the NC Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ).

Responsibilities

• Works As Part Of a Crew To Perform a Variety Of Both Manual Labor And Specialized Skilled Work
• To Assist In The Construction, Installation, Repair, And Maintenance Of The County’s Wastewater Collection System (including Water And Sewer Lines, Services, Transmission Pump Stations, Grinder Pump Stations And Associated Valves And Other Appurtenances)
• Work May Include Excavation of buried utilities.
• Loading/unloading heavy equipment.
• Operating a variety of equipment (i.e., pump and vacuum trucks, jet/vac equipment, jetter machines, camera trailer, excavators, backhoes, power tools, hand tools, etc.)
• Performing preventive maintenance on array of equipment, pump stations, pumps, valves, ancillary equipment.
• Cutting and removing damaged sewer pipes.
• Installing/maintaining sewer pipes/valves and associated fittings.
• Responding to sanitary sewer backup and overflows.
• Setting up bypass pumping (pumps, hoses).
• Inspecting and cleaning sanitary sewer mains on a routine basis to prevent system blockages and maintain compliance.
• Auxiliary tasks such as setting up/tearing down of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment.
• Back-filling excavations.
• Performing worksite cleanup (i.e., materials hauling/disposal, site restoration activities, etc.).
• Maintaining and repairing equipment as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED) and experience in wastewater collections; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Experience related to the following fields is highly desirable: Construction (grading, storm drains, site work, builder, plumber, utility construction, road construction), Landscaping (installer, maintenance, irrigation), Mechanic (heavy equipment, HVAC, mechanical and hydraulic systems), Manufacturing Facility Maintenance, Tech School Student (mechanical, pipe-fitting, welding, machining or similar course study).
• Valid NC or SC Driver License required. Must possess Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or attain within probationary period.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and mechanic hand tools.
• Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, reach, lift, and bend.
• Must be able to work in confined areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED).

Skills

• Detail oriented.
• Independent judgement and initiative.
• Physical ability to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including motor vehicles, pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, generators, water pumps, etc., and mechanic hand tools.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Benefits

• Vacation leave.
• Sick leave.
• Petty leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Longevity pay.
• Health insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 457 deferred compensation plan.
• Term life coverage.
• Long term disability.
• Short term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Vision insurance.
• Universal life insurance.
• Critical illness.
• Tuition assistance.