What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician - Repairs position at City of Raleigh North Carolina?
Be a Water Infrastructure Hero: Join Water Distribution’s Maintenance Technician Team!
Make a real impact on your community. Raleigh Water’s Water Distribution division is seeking a highly motivated Maintenance Technician for our Repair Program to play a vital role in ensuring the delivery of safe, sustainable water to our growing community.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Competitive salary with the opportunity to earn additional stipends through relevant certifications
- Tuition reimbursement to help you advance your career in water operations
- CDL training and incentive program to expand your skillset and earning potential that provides stipends of an additional 12.5% to base pay
- Employer-paid health insurance and other valuable benefits
The successful candidate will possess:
- A strong work ethic and a commitment to safety
- A keen eye for detail and the ability to follow established procedures
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and the ability to operate a variety of tools and equipment
- A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service
Ready to make a difference? We are looking for a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about public service. Join Water Distribution and be part of a team dedicated to delivering quality water for a thriving community.
Work Hours: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Please note that this position requires a rotating on-call schedule and the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.
In this dynamic role, you'll be:
- On the front lines, performing essential installations and repairs of critical water infrastructure like water mains, valves, and fire hydrants
- Utilizing a variety of specialized tools and equipment to effectively maintain and troubleshoot the city's water distribution system
- Contributing to a team environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and exceptional customer service
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of utilities experience or experience related to the fields listed below as shown:
- Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
- Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
- 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
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
- Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
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.
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.
Salary : $41,939 - $61,232
