City Of Raleigh North Carolina Raleigh , NC 27611
Posted 2 weeks ago
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to about 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities.
Our Water Distribution division is looking for a Maintenance Technician, Seniors to join our team. Maintenance Technicians, Seniors are devoted to completing hands on repairs and installations on a wide variety of assets (water mains, services, valves, fire hydrants, etc.) within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Maintenance Technician, Senior also operates trucks and equipment essential to completing these jobs for the City's distribution.
The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Maintenance Technician, Senior:
Qualifying Maintenance Technician, Seniors 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:
Maintenance Technician, Seniors 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 differ based upon flexibility and seasonality, wherein availability to work a varied schedule is required for this position.
Installs, replaces, and repairs assets such as water services, mains, fire hydrants, split services, sample stations, and auto flushers.
Set up and break down work zones, including signage and traffic control devices
Excavate and perform repairs on leaking, broken, or damaged system components
Haul equipment and materials to and from job sites
Monitor, organize, and replenish inventory of tools and parts used by crew
Monitors and ensures safe working conditions and environment; identifies potential hazards and initiates or coordinates corrective action to maintain safety; ensures availability, maintenance and operability of safety and work-related equipment; monitors processes and activities to assure quality
Responds to inquiries, complaints, issues, and information requests from internal and external customers; addresses and resolves problems and complaints; monitors compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and three years 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/Certifications
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, and a satisfactory driving record.
Valid North Carolina Class A Driver's License, or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire, and a satisfactory driving record.
Knowledge of:
Practices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others (based on assignment).
Techniques and methods for organizing, prioritizing, assigning and monitoring work (based on assignment).
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
Standard system functions and methods of assigned work.
Business math concepts.
Basic project management principles.
Filing and record-keeping principles.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment).
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Skill In:
Training and coaching staff (based on assignment).
Coordinating deadlines, prioritizing work demands and assigning/monitoring work performed (based on assignment).
Performing equipment inspections and monitoring safety conditions.
Providing directions to others in order to meet standards.
Providing attention to detail in assignments.
Business math computations.
Organizing and maintaining records and files.
Maintaining and updating data and documentation.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Operating assigned tools and equipment.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment).
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.
Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
City Of Raleigh North Carolina