Manhole Inspector - Career Training Academy

Charlotte Water is an enterprise department of the City of Charlotte and one of the largest public water and sewer service providers in the southeast, serving over 330,000 customer accounts and employing over 1,300 people. Our service area includes the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Mint Hill, Matthews, and Pineville.

About the role

This internship position tests the sewer systems of Charlotte Water for blockages using acoustics. The intern must commit to a full seven-month assignment and be available to work a designated weekly/hourly schedule. Training includes exposure to Charlotte Water Field Operations and gaining job readiness skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual and semi-skilled labor tasks related to the inspection and general assessment of the sewer gravity system.
• Drives to and from work sites.
• Reads maps to locate manholes.
• Locates utilities on the job and digs them out manually.
• Opens and closes manholes.
• Tests wastewater mains for blockages using SL-RAT equipment; performs acoustic testing as a team.
• Performs simple measurements and routine safety inspections.
• Documents on maps and updates information in the work order system.
• Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel; interacts with utility customers.
• Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites; sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices.
• Operates electronic utility locators, small hand and power tools, gas monitors, and computer systems.
• Maintains utility vehicles in clean, good operating condition.
• Maintains truck inventory and ensures a clean and safe work area.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain City driver’s permit.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer software and communications equipment.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, including using hand signals.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for job functions.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret maps.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to deal with and resolve conflict within a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public.

Physical Demands

The work is heavy, requiring:

• Applying up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
• Applying 30 pounds of force frequently.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.
• Physical abilities including balancing, climbing, crawling, grasping, handling, kneeling, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, and walking.
• Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels and distinguishing among sounds.
• Mental acuity and visual acuity in data, color, observations, and equipment.
• Expressing ideas by spoken word and shouting above noises.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in environments where decisions can lead to major community or organizational consequences if errors occur.
• Requires working in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Assigned mentor/trainer.
• Workplace-ready certification.
• OSHA-10 Training.
• Financial literacy programs.
• Career pathing.
• Wellness programs.
• On-site gym.

Pay

$23.50 hourly.