Utility Maintenance Worker

Description

The Johnston County Public Utilities Department has an immediate opening for a Utility Maintenance Worker. Employee performs a variety of unskilled to semi-skilled work as a member of a crew engaged in the maintenance and/or repair of water and sewer lines and pumping stations.

Salary based on current certifications. Position will remain open until filled.

Please note: Final candidates subject to pre-employment drug screen and background check (includes criminal and motor vehicle records).

• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached.
  
  Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.

Located in the eastern half of North Carolina and part of the Research Triangle Region, Johnston County is part of the fastest growing region of the state. Johnston County is the fastest growing county in the state with a population of 216,000 residents.

Hiring salary range is commensurate with experience and excellent benefits package available. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement,401k, paid holidays, sick leave, and more.

Duties and Responsibilities

Position performs any and all functions necessary to operate and maintain water distribution and wastewater collection system equipment including but not limited to adjusting valves, pumps, and other equipment in the County's system. Duties also include lawn maintenance, painting, and light janitorial work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines, pumping stations, meters, and related equipment. Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines, pumping stations, meters, and appurtenances.

Working knowledge and safe operation of the use of common hand and power tools. Position requires someone physically capable of lifting up to 75 pounds. Shift work is required.

Desired Education and Experience

Graduation from high school and related experience in mechanical, plumbing, utility construction and/or maintenance, and equipment operation experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. CDL, Grades C and B Distribution and/or Grades 1 and 2 Collections certifications highly preferred.

• Please document all work history relevant to the position for which you are applying. Determination of qualifying for the position and salary may be based on years of experience listed on the application itself, not in supplemental documents attached.
  
  Failure to document complete work history may affect qualification determination and salary. Electronic applications cannot be amended once submitted.