Senior Utilities Technician

Salary : $42,027.00 - $64,326.00 AnnuallyLocation : Raleigh, NCJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : 2025-00231Department : PU MetersOpening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM EasternWork Hours : Monday - Friday; 7 : 30 am - 4 : 00 pmHiring Range : $42,027.00 - $50,337.00 Job DescriptionJoin our Raleigh Water team! As the Senior Utilites Technician, you will be responsible for providing operational, technical and maintenance support for the City's water, wastewater, collection and distribution systems. Work involves performing specialized activities and leading skilled or semi-skilled work completed by technical staff. About You : The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, able to motivate team members to complete assigned tasks while working primarily in a group and occasionally solo. Working knowledge of Microsoft products, time management, organization skills is essential, along with the ability to identify work issues and provide solutions in a safe, effective manner. Our ideal candidate should maintain a culture of safety while also identifying opportunities to develop and advance safe work practices as equipment and job tasks evolve.About Us : This position is assigned to the Raleigh Water Meters Division. Responsible for ensuring safe, sustainable water is being supplied with minimal interruption to 650,000 residents and millions of visitors to the capital city annually. Division assignments also consist of reading, monitoring, maintaining, repairing, and replacing the cities 216,000 water meters, vaults, and appurtenances. New meter installations are completed at a rapidly growing rate. Larger size meters are required to meet annual testing standards. Opportunities for increasing knowledge of public water systems and leadership growth. A very attractive benefits and retirement package including significant leave accrual and a pay increase for earned certifications. Duties and ResponsibilitiesMeters Division Safety : Conducts job site field inspections to ensure compliance with safety procedures and practicesAssists with safety program development, coordination, and delivery of trainingMaintains and inspects safety equipmentPerforms investigations of accidents to determine root causeResiduals Operations : Meets with customers to provide educational information and opportunities to utilize Class A residualsCoordinates the delivery of leased equipment and materialsCompiles and prepares billing informationPerforms site inspections to review ground conditions and verify compliance Typical Qualifications Education and Experience : High School Diploma or GED and three years of maintenance experience.ORAn 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 and Certifications : Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Additional InformationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Communicating effectively across multiple applicationsUtilizing Microsoft Office productsPractices and methods of coaching and leading the work of others, training and coaching staff, and organizing, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring workStandard practices, methods, and materials of assigned workBasic mathematical concepts and business math computationsOccupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices, including providing direction to others in the safe and correct operation of tools and equipmentUses and properties of supplies and equipmentApplicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and standards, and the ability to interpret and apply themCustomer service principles and the ability to provide customer serviceSpecialized equipment relevant to the area of assignmentModern office technology and the ability to utilize a computer and relevant software applicationsProviding attention to detail in assignmentsComprehending reference books and manualsOrganizing and maintaining materials, supplies, records, and filesUtilizing 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 directionADA 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-benefitsThe 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 or comparable work experience do you have in utilities and / or maintenance? 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 a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire? Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License. I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire. No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire. Required Question

Salary : $42,027 - $50,337