Maintenance Technician - Sewer Repair
Company: Government jobs
Location: Wendell
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
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.
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as
Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to
roughly 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.
This position functions as the primary transporter of materials,
equipment, and refuse for each construction crew assigned to the
Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within
this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within
the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to
emergency calls. In addition to transport functions incumbents also
provide manual labor support for assigned work.
This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes
8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential
to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours
worked over 40.
This position will report to the East Raleigh Operation Center,
located at 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell NC 27591.
Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to
completion of the following tasks:
- Daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Haul materials, supplies, equipment, earth and refuse.
- Maintenance and Operation of wide range of gas-powered small
equipment.
- Maintains and operates heavy equipment related to utility
construction projects.
- Assist with truck/supply room inventory.
- Assist crew with all other work-related tasks.The benefits of
being a City of Raleigh Maintenance Technician:
- Qualifying Senior Maintenance Technicians are eligible for
training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5%
to base pay.
- Education provided to learn Water/Wastewater Collection
Operator standards and earn certifications.
- Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license
reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam. Duties and
Responsibilities
- 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.
- May serve as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work
completion.
- Operates and/or transports equipment; may operate assigned
heavy equipment for various functions which may include
grading/excavating, collection and removal of debris, refuse and/or
snow; and/or material application and distribution; plans routes
and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency; may
set up traffic control measures.
- Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs
inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; performs routine
repairs and/or replacement of parts; cleans and performs
preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or
advanced repairs.
- Plans, monitors and reviews inventory, resources and materials
needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may
work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and
coordinating repairs and maintenance services.
- Work is conducted in a crew setting primarily in an outdoors
environment in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic,
and open excavations.
- Complete setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and
various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring,
and confined space equipment.
- Complete various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt
streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried
utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered
saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installation of new
sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers,
backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials
hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities.
- Provide support to the City's emergency response in the event
of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after
severe storms or snow and ice response for Division
facilities.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as
assigned. Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance experience
related to assignment.
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 with a
satisfactory driving record, or ability to obtain within 30 days of
hire.
- Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a
satisfactory driving record (or the ability to obtain one within 45
days of hire).
- NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or
ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
- Collection Grade II preferred.
- May be required to perform special tasks during emergency and
disaster events.
- Must be able to work call duty and work after hours and on
weekends/holidays on a rotating basis.Prefer experience related to
the fields listed below as shown:
- Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder,
plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation),
road construction
- Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
- 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 Additional Information
Knowledge of:
- Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned
work.
- Basic mathematical concepts.
- Basic 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:
- Following directions and meeting standards.
- Providing attention to detail in assignments.
- Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating
conditions.
- Proofreading and error correction.
- Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and
inventory.
- Performing basic math calculations.
- Comprehending reference books and manuals.
- Operating assigned tools and equipment.
- Organizing and maintaining records and files.
- 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.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time
employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total
rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including
your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The
City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total
rewards program to support you through important events in your
life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and
prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs,
please visit our Employee Benefits page:
https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are
scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired
as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not
eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01 Please select your highest level of education completed.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
02 How much relevant work experience do you have in this field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
03 Do you have an NC Class A Class A Commercial Driver's License
(CDL) or the ability to obtain one within 45 days?
- Yes
- No
* Required Question
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