What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Technician I/II/III-Distribution position at Holly Springs?
Holly Springs is a fast-growing community located in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina. Our Town’s vision is to provide an unmatched quality of life that reflects the joys of small town living in a safe, family-friendly community that residents and businesses are proud to call home.
This position will work in the Utilities and Infrastructure Department--Distribution Division performing preventative maintenance and repairs on Town water and sewer lines to prevent sewage back up and subsequent water contamination. Duties may include maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines; pipe and leak repairs; installation of water meters, taps and splits; performing outfall and manhole inspections; meter and residential pressure checks; maintaining equipment; and assisting the other divisions of U&I as needed. Work schedule is normal business hours with occasional nights, weekends, and on-call. Starting salary range is $41,803.36-$70,473.51 depending on relevant work experience.1. Inspects, repairs, rehabilitates and maintains water and sewer systems, including locating water, sewer and storm drains; drilling and repairing wastewater lines; detecting and repairing leaks; rehabilitating manholes; flow meters; makes sewer taps; air relief and sewer valves; sludge jug interceptors; fire hydrants and lift stations.
2. Inspects manholes and records footage counts.
3. Maintains and repairs lift stations including electrical equipment, pumps, floats, structures, piping and valves.
4. Inputs, updates and maintains information and records using computer programs.
5. Operates sewer camera system to visually inspect and document sewer line conditions.
6. Locates water, sewer and storm drains using electronic equipment; installs and repairs water main valves.
7. Inspects, maintains and repairs service, main and wastewater lines; detects leaks.
8. Maintains, and repairs water main breaks and leaks, valves, fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves (PRV's) and pump systems.
9. Cleans and repairs sanitary and storm sewers and catalogues the repairs; televises areas of infiltration, damage, buried manholes, and lines.
10. Performs maintenance on storm sewer including ditching, culvert repair, replacements and catch basin rebuild and repair.
11. Adjusts, repairs and replaces manhole rings and covers.
12. Determines the staging of various work projects to ensure the appropriate labor, equipment and materials are utilized in an efficient manner. Transports equipment and materials to and from work sites.
13. Collects water for contaminates and bacteria testing.
14. Maintains up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
15. Sprays herbicides/pesticides to control weeds/mosquitoes on Town property.
16. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
17. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
18. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
19. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
20. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
21. Completes written records of labor and materials used for each work project.
22. Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
23. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
24. Other duties as assigned.
• Must possess valid North Carolina Class B or Class A Commercial Driver’s license for Level II and Level III technicians.
• Level I- Grade 1 Collections Certification or Distribution C Certification, and North Carolina Class C Driver's license .
• Level II-Grade 2 Collections Certification or Distribution B Certification.
• Level III-Grade 3 Collections Certification or Distribution A Certification.
• Position requires high school diploma, and preferably 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance of water/sewer lines or other infrastructure.
This position will work in the Utilities and Infrastructure Department--Distribution Division performing preventative maintenance and repairs on Town water and sewer lines to prevent sewage back up and subsequent water contamination. Duties may include maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines; pipe and leak repairs; installation of water meters, taps and splits; performing outfall and manhole inspections; meter and residential pressure checks; maintaining equipment; and assisting the other divisions of U&I as needed. Work schedule is normal business hours with occasional nights, weekends, and on-call. Starting salary range is $41,803.36-$70,473.51 depending on relevant work experience.1. Inspects, repairs, rehabilitates and maintains water and sewer systems, including locating water, sewer and storm drains; drilling and repairing wastewater lines; detecting and repairing leaks; rehabilitating manholes; flow meters; makes sewer taps; air relief and sewer valves; sludge jug interceptors; fire hydrants and lift stations.
2. Inspects manholes and records footage counts.
3. Maintains and repairs lift stations including electrical equipment, pumps, floats, structures, piping and valves.
4. Inputs, updates and maintains information and records using computer programs.
5. Operates sewer camera system to visually inspect and document sewer line conditions.
6. Locates water, sewer and storm drains using electronic equipment; installs and repairs water main valves.
7. Inspects, maintains and repairs service, main and wastewater lines; detects leaks.
8. Maintains, and repairs water main breaks and leaks, valves, fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves (PRV's) and pump systems.
9. Cleans and repairs sanitary and storm sewers and catalogues the repairs; televises areas of infiltration, damage, buried manholes, and lines.
10. Performs maintenance on storm sewer including ditching, culvert repair, replacements and catch basin rebuild and repair.
11. Adjusts, repairs and replaces manhole rings and covers.
12. Determines the staging of various work projects to ensure the appropriate labor, equipment and materials are utilized in an efficient manner. Transports equipment and materials to and from work sites.
13. Collects water for contaminates and bacteria testing.
14. Maintains up-to-date records of all maintenance activities.
15. Sprays herbicides/pesticides to control weeds/mosquitoes on Town property.
16. Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
17. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
18. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
19. Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
20. Maintains appropriate records including complete equipment repair history, work orders, daily job card, and other related data.
21. Completes written records of labor and materials used for each work project.
22. Performs emergency repairs and work as necessary.
23. Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
24. Other duties as assigned.
• Must possess valid North Carolina Class B or Class A Commercial Driver’s license for Level II and Level III technicians.
• Level I- Grade 1 Collections Certification or Distribution C Certification, and North Carolina Class C Driver's license .
• Level II-Grade 2 Collections Certification or Distribution B Certification.
• Level III-Grade 3 Collections Certification or Distribution A Certification.
• Position requires high school diploma, and preferably 1-2 years of experience in the maintenance of water/sewer lines or other infrastructure.
Salary : $41,803 - $70,474
