What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution System Technician/Trainee position at Harnett Co?
Salary : $39,279.00 Annually
Location : Lillington, NC
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : HRW 2157
Department : Harnett Regional Water
Division : Water Distribution
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
POSITION SUMMARY
POSITION SUMMARY :
An employee in this position performs manual labor work in the installation, repair, activation, and deactivation of water services for Harnett Regional Water. Work involves installing taps to water and sewer systems, making field repairs to water and sewer mains and maintaining and repairing sewer stations and associated equipment.
Hiring Range : $39,279.00 to $45,663.00
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION :
- Installs water and sewer taps; repairs leaks in water distribution system; straightens and repairs valve boxes; relocates water lines.
- Installs fire hydrants.
- Maintains sewer stations; pulls and repairs sewer pumps, valves, seals, etc.; clears and rakes bars and screens.
- Primes and performs preventive maintenance on sewer pumps.
- Performs general carpentry work in renovation and repair of sewer station facilities.
- Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed.
- Operates utility trucks to transport supplies to work sites.
- Assists in cleaning and maintenance of shop area.
- Washes and maintains trucks.
- Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects; frequently requiring 30 pounds of force to move objects; and occasionally requiring to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects. This work also involves the physical abilities of climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking. An incumbent must also possess the visual acuity to operate equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The employee works primarily in the field and is subject to various hazards. Requires working for extended periods of time, possibly under challenging and arduous conditions.
Harnett County takes pride in offering an excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, membership in the North Carolina Local Government retirement, free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household and other benefits. To see more information about the benefits offered by Harnett County, click
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Salary : $39,279 - $45,663
