Water/Sewer Mains Technician I

Who We Are: 

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Integrity: Saying what we mean and consistently doing what we say with no desire other than the good of the citizens we serve. It means standing up for beliefs. 
• Responsibility: A continual process that emphasizes a high level of personal accountability by each member of the organization.
• Partnership: Adding competitive value and quality to the services provided to our residents, businesses, and visitors through responsible fiscal stewardship, increased innovation, greater use of technology, and expanded civic, neighborhood and regional partnerships. 

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to: 

• A guaranteed monthly pension upon retirement, vested after 5 years of service 
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one 
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans 
• PTO earned within first year
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan

Your Purpose:
 Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real impact in your community? As a Water & Sewer Mains Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the City of High Point’s water and sewer systems running smoothly. From installing and repairing pipes, meters, and valves to ensuring the distribution and collection systems are in top condition, no two days will be the same. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team, maintaining essential infrastructure and supporting the city's facilities—plus, you’ll have the chance to take on a variety of tasks, including cleaning duties, to keep everything in top shape. If you’re ready for hands-on, meaningful work that helps keep the city flowing, we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Operate motorized sewer cleaning equipment, including flusher, vacuum, and rodding machinery.
• Assist in the installation, replacement, and repair of water mains, sewer lines, taps, fire hydrants, valves, and meters.
• Respond to water and sewer line issues, cleaning lines and manholes as needed.
• Raise and lower manholes and valve boxes.
• Tap high-pressure lines and make connections.
• Inspect sewer lines using TV inspection systems.
• Support W/S Technicians and Crew Leaders by preparing and distributing tools, equipment, and materials for ongoing projects.
• Set up traffic control signs, ensuring safety for work crews.
• Operate service vehicles, transporting materials and equipment to and from job sites.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions for extended periods.
• Rotate on-call duties, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Use hand tools to perform various tasks related to utility line maintenance.
• Communicate with team members and departments using a two-way radio.
• Ensure all work complies with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

What You'll Bring:

We realize your time is valuable, so please ensure you meet the required minimum qualifications before applying. Our ideal candidate will bring the following:

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on call.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CDL permit with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• CDL with Tanker Endorsement or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.

• Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification required within 1 year of hire (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council).

Physical Requirements

• Manual Dexterity: Regular use of hands and arms for reaching, grasping, and handling objects, as well as fine motor skills for tasks requiring precision.
• Hearing and Speaking: Ability to communicate effectively in noisy environments, both to give directives and respond to questions.
• Visual Abilities:
  1. Far acuity: Ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more for safety and task management (20/22 corrected).
  2. Near acuity: Ability to focus on close tasks such as paperwork and tools (20/25 corrected).
  3. Depth perception: Ability to judge distance and space for safe coordination of tasks (5 depth perception score).
  4. Field of vision: Wide visual span to monitor surroundings for safety.
  5. Accommodation: Ability to adjust focus for near and far tasks, ensuring safety and task completion.
• Physical Strength:
  1. Exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds consistently.
  2. Physical tasks include sitting, walking, standing, kneeling, lifting, bending, and using arms, hands, legs, and feet.
• Repetitive Tasks: Frequent use of reaching, handling, and grasping.

Mental Activity/Requirements

• Reasoning: Ability to apply logical thinking to solve problems, respond to emergencies, and follow directives effectively.
• Mathematical Ability: Ability to calculate material requirements for projects (e.g., concrete, asphalt).
• Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend manuals, plans, safety regulations, and other job-related documents.
• Writing: Ability to document tasks, prepare reports, and maintain accurate records.

Environmental Conditions

• Physical Surroundings: Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme temperatures, rain, snow, high winds, and fog.
• Hazards: Exposure to dirt, debris, plants, insects, confined spaces, and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens, in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Equipment: Use of motor vehicles, hand tools, electric tools, plumbing equipment, computers, measuring devices, and communication tools.
• Special Requirements: Must have a strong understanding of traffic and safety regulations, as well as the maintenance, repair, and construction of water and sewer systems.

Our Commitments

 The City of High Point is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer which celebrates diversity and seeks to attract and retain the best qualified partners in service to the Citizens of the City of High Point. The City of High Point is an at-will employer and employees may be terminated or may terminate their employment at any time with or without reason for any reason not prohibited by law.

The City of High Point is committed to classifying and compensating its employees fairly and equitably for the work they do, weighed with both the internal capabilities and the external market. While the job description is not intended to and does not create a contract of employment, we are excited to use this “living document” as a guide for managing performance and positions to ensure job descriptions are reflective of the current work required by the incumbent or expected by any candidate to whom an offer of employment is extended.

The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any of those positions without passing a pre-placement physical exam. Successful results from these conditions will result in an offer of employment.

Application Deadline: Please note that this position MAY close earlier than the stated date due to high candidate volume. If interested, please apply as soon as possible.

Salary : $35,755 - $55,869