What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Technician I-IV- Water Infrastructure position at City of Wilson, NC?
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Location : Wilson, NC
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 201800470
Department : Water Resources Dept / Sewer Connectivity
Opening Date : 07 / 21 / 2023
Job Summary / Scope
Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.
The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers' minor league team starting in 2026.
Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.
In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the 'Benefits' tab above.
The hiring range for this position is $28,944.49 (minimum salary) to $39,860.98 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT I.
The hiring range for this position is $33,566.74 (minimum salary) to $46,226.51 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT II.
The hiring range for this position is $35,266.06 (minimum salary) to $48,544.91 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT III.
The hiring range for this position is $38,927.12 (minimum salary) to $53,608.58 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the WRT IV.
This position is responsible for performing technical duties in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the water distribution and collection system.
The purpose of this position is to perform general maintenance and repair of the city's water distribution and collection system. Successful performance ensures an effective, safe, and efficient operation of the facilities and systems.
Job Responsibilities
Major Duties
- Installs, repairs, and replaces water and sewer mains, water and sewer taps, and
- manholes.
- Sets water meters; pulls old or broken meters; repairs or replaces meters; ensures that water meters are installed, calibrated, and tested correctly; ensures that meters operate properly.
- Raises large meters above ground to regulate confined space issues.
- Records testing information, radio-read information, and general meter information.
- Performs electronic and physical readings of large water meters.
- Reads maps and drawings to located sewer lines.
- Constructs catch basins for storm water; performs storm sewer maintenance on all catch basins by removing leaves and trash.
- Performs infiltration stoppage techniques to prevent excess water from entering manholes and treatment plant.
- Sprays manhole walls; cleans, grouts, and seals manhole joints; seals manhole walls; raises manhole frame and covers to grade.
- Flushes or uses hand rod to clear sewer stoppages.
- Repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
- Performs simple maintenance and repair of equipment and vehicles.
Guidelines
Supervisory / Management Responsibility
Minimum Qualifications
Education / Experience Requirements
Knowledge Requirements
Work Environment / Physical Demands
The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color. The work is typically performed at plant and related facilities, or work site. The work is performed in a very noisy place and the employee is exposed to much dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals; contagious or infectious diseases; or the work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather, and may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
The City of Wilson is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families, while being competitive and cost effective. We offer the following benefits :
Salary : $28,944 - $53,609