LINE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

About the role

The Line Maintenance Mechanic I performs responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and maintenance of the Town’s water and sewer lines and related appurtenances. This position works as part of a crew engaged in utility construction and maintenance activities that are essential to delivering safe and reliable water and wastewater services to the community.

Duties and responsibilities

• Operate tapping machines to make water and sewer taps and service connections in accordance with standards
• Lay, repair, and replace water and sewer pipes and related facilities
• Install, service, and test water meters and meter setters
• Operate sewer rodders to clear blockages
• Operate front-end loaders, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, trenchers, air compressors, boring machines, and other construction equipment
• Install hydrants, valves, clamps, meters, and related pipeline apparatus
• Set meter boxes and repair or replace fire hydrants
• Operate tractors with bush hog attachments to maintain water and sewer easements and rights-of-way
• Assist with backfilling and compacting excavation sites
• Perform other related duties as required

Minimum education and experience

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months of experience in construction-related utility work;
• OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience

Special requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License (Class B)
• Tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain with the CDL, may be required
• Ability to work on-call and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed

Benefits

• 5% Town contribution to your 401(k), no employee match required
• Choice of three medical plans, including an HSA plan with Town contributions
• Town-paid life insurance at 1.5× annual salary
• Fully paid short- and long-term disability coverage (up to $8,000 per month)
• Wellness Incentive Program, with a discount of $240 annually on medical premium for participation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health and work-life support
• Volunteer Time-Off: 16 hours per calendar year to volunteer at any approved agency or organization
• Vacation Leave: Starting 2026, new hires receive 14 vacation days upfront!
• Holidays: Employees accrue 13-14 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holiday and Wellness Day: New hires receive one Floating Holiday and one Wellness Day up front each year
• Bereavement Leave: Up to five days per occurrence for deaths within the employee’s immediate family
• On-site clinic for eligible employees and dependents coming in 2026!
• Additional perks include down payment assistance, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!

Contact

• Town of Mooresville
• Address: 413 N Main St, Mooresville, North Carolina, 28115
• Phone: 704-799-4070