Location: Wendell,NC, USA
This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
Our Water Distribution division is looking for a Utilities Technician to join our team. Utilities Technicians are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Utility Technician also performs maintenance and equipment operation for the City's distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets (i.e., services, mains, and fire hydrants, and so forth).
The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Utilities Technician:
* Qualifying Utilities Technician are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay
* Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
* Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
* Employer paid insurance
Work Hours:
Utilities Technicians work a rotating after hours call schedule. Pay for being on call (standby) is 8 hours at regular pay. If called back into work, the employee is paid at the overtime rate as indicated by policy. Hours could differentiate based upon flexibility and seasonality, wherein availability to work a varied schedule is required for this position. This role is required to work after hours on an on-call rotating repair call crew.
* Performs water hydrant preventive maintenance such as repairs, painting, and cut clearance
* Assists with annual flushing program and utilizes hand tools to complete tasks
* Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
* Collects, prepares, and enters system data; creates work orders; logs work activities; update maps; enters account data; compiles and prepares reports; maintains records, files, and work-related documentation
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of utilities experience or experience related to the fields listed below as shown:
* Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
* Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
* Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
* Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
* Moving Company: labor, truck driver
* General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
* Tech School Student: mechanical
* Firefighter: full or part-time
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.
Licensing and Certifications:
* Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
* Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Performing routine inspections
* Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials, and inventory
* Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil
* Operating and driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck
* Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness
* Performing minor preventative maintenance on equipment
* Setting up worksites and traffic control operations
* Operating assigned tools and equipment
* Providing attention to detail in assignments
* Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
* Providing customer service