What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Utilities Maintenance Technician position at Caldwell County NC?
An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work engaged in the maintenance and repair of water lines, meter, hydrants, valves, elevated storage tanks, water pumps, and a former landfill. Work involves making taps to water mains and installing new water meters and meter boxes, installing hydrants, meters, and valves, and maintaining and repairing the water system. Other tasks include providing field customer service to check water leaks and high usage complaints, connecting and disconnecting service, and other troubleshooting; locating water lines for other contractors; and related tasks. Work also includes mowing, sampling and maintaining a closed solid waste landfill. Employees are subject working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.