UTILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I, II, III

About the role

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City of Gastonia’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Employees in this series operate motorized equipment, perform physical labor, maintain infrastructure, respond to emergencies, and support regulatory compliance and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Operate dump trucks, backhoes, trackhoes, mini-excavators, loaders, tractors, skid steers, high-pressure flushers, air compressors, saws, and other motorized and mechanical equipment to construct, maintain, and repair water and sewer systems
• Perform excavation and installation of water and sewer lines around live utilities
• Conduct pre-trip and pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance on vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Use hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, drills, saws, chainsaws, and tampers
• Work in confined spaces, around traffic, and in all weather conditions
• Maintain job site safety through PPE use and adherence to OSHA, trenching/shoring, and confined space protocols
• Document work performed, equipment usage, maintenance, incidents, and accidents in electronic working-order systems
• Serve in an emergency on-call rotation and respond to water main breaks, sewer overflows, and severe weather events
• Interact courteously and professionally with the public

Requirements

• UMT I: High school diploma or GED. No prior experience required
• UMT II: High school diploma or GED and proven experience operating heavy equipment, including excavation, and water and sewer utility maintenance experience
• UMT III: High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of heavy equipment operation, including excavation, and water and sewer utility maintenance experience

Qualifications

• UMT I: NIMS IS-700 within 12 months; NC Class A CDL with Restrictions 8 & Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of hire
• UMT II: Valid NC Class A CDL; NC Grade I Wastewater Collections or NC Grade C Distribution certification within 12 months of hire or promotion
• UMT III: Valid NC Class A CDL; Two certifications; NC Grade I & II Wastewater Collections OR NC Grade I Wastewater Collections and NC Grade C Distribution certification at time of hire or promotion