Water Maintenance Worker - Part Time

About the role

Part-time position performing skilled work in the maintenance, installation and repair of laterals, mains, meters, valves, service lines, and any other equipment associated with the water distribution system.

Responsibilities

• Identify and repair leaks in the water distribution system, ranging from ¾” service lines up to 24” main distribution lines.
• Install taps and make service connections to the water distribution system.
• Install water meters and water meter boxes.
• Maintain and submit all flushing and maintenance repair reports.
• Operate and take responsibility for all tools, equipment and materials used in installation, maintenance and repair.
• Inspect, clean and maintain equipment utilized in the water maintenance department.
• Collect and test water samples for chlorine content as needed.
• Dress up water line repair areas, including patching roadways/crosslines with asphalt, placing and spreading fill material, seeding and mulching as required.
• Adhere to all NC811 requirements regarding underground utilities, including calling in locates for excavation areas.
• Locate underground utilities (water, gas, electric, telephone, fiber-optic, etc.) to prevent damages.
• Respond to emergency situations at any hour as needed.
• Be on call at least one weekend per month to attend to water maintenance issues.
• Locate valves, meters and hydrants from maps, drawings or GIS.
• Work safely and utilize all required PPE.
• Perform other duties as required by supervisor.
• Communicate and deal with members of the public in a respectable manner.

Requirements

• Valid NC Class C Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual work: lifting, pushing, pulling heavy objects; shoveling, raking; standing on ladders; climbing; standing or walking for sustained periods.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B license as needed or required by supervisor.
• Experience operating equipment such as backhoe, mini excavator, track hoe, tractor is advantageous but not required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent GED.
• Willingness to work outdoors in adverse conditions, exposed to cold/hot temperatures, water, mud, dirt and grease.