Water Maintenance Technician I, II, or III

VACANCY NUMBER 25-071 

HIRING RANGE $39,272 - $52,629 

OPENING DATE May 1, 2025 

CLOSING DATE May 15, 2025 

TO APPLY Please submit your application online at www.moorecountync.gov

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
This position performs repairs and preventative maintenance according to prescribed schedules, completes work and service orders, installs water/sewer taps, installs water mains, repairs and installs fire hydrants, repairs manholes, moves equipment and materials to and from job sites, maintains equipment, transports and operates a variety of equipment used in maintenance and repair (e.g. vac truck, dump truck, backhoe, air compressor, water tap machine, tractor with bush hog, etc.), flags traffic at work site, locates water and sewer and utilities, interacts with customers on water issues, repairs landscape and grades after making repairs, serves as crew leader on assigned tasks, delivers materials and assists other crews as needed, serves on call for emergencies and as backup for on-call staff, must be able to work overtime on short notice, may be required to work on weekends and holidays as need, performs other related duties as required.
 

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
•Knowledge of operational characteristics of general maintenance and construction equipment and tools used in work activities
•Skilled in interpreting and applying policies, procedures, laws, and regulations pertaining to work functions
•Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
•Ability to recognize unusual, inefficient, or dangerous operating conditions and take appropriate actions

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
•High School Diploma or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution
 

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
•Required to possess and maintain a valid NC Commercial Driver’s License Class A or the ability to obtain within 24 months of employment
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium to heavy work requiring exertion in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a respirator; the worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.
 

BENEFITS
•Health Benefits including medical, dental, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts
•Life Insurance, Retirement, and Investment Plans including membership in the NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System, NC 401(k)
•Voluntary Insurance Programs such as short-term disability, accident, cancer, etc.
•Holiday, Annual, and Sick Leave for eligible employees