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Utility System Operator

Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority
Elkin, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

The Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority has a job opening for a Utility System Operator.

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled manual labor in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments on sewer lines, pump stations, and the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Among other tasks, this position will maintain and repair sewer lines, manholes, and pump stations,

operate sewer jetter and power vacuum equipment to unclog sewer mains and laterals, use detector for

confined space gas monitoring, mow right-of-ways and pump stations, use sewer camera systems and

locator to access condition and establish position of pipe, mark location of sewer lines for 811, provide

information to keep GIS map of sewer system updated, install new sewer lateral taps and cleanouts,

perform general maintenance and upkeep of Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Equipment operated may include jetter, vacuum excavator, backhoe, mini excavator, tractor, compact

track loader, dump truck, crane truck, jack hammer, plate compactor and tamping ram, sewer camera

with lateral launch, assortment of power and hand tools, computer, GIS and SCADA systems.

This position must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and is subject to call-back for after

hour work as needed, and occasional weekend work. Position requires serving in a rotation of being on-

call for a 7-day period, approximately once per month. Maintenance and repair work may require

confined space entry and work in trenched area.

This position requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to obtain a Grade 1 Collections

Certification within 24 months. One to two years previous experience and / or training involving sewer

system maintenance or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience is preferable.

This position must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time, occasionally

lift up to 100 pounds, possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, and successfully pass a pre-

employment drug test. Beginning salary range for this position is $16.10 to $17.51 per hour, depending

on qualifications.

Applications may be picked up at our office at 500 NC Hwy 268 W in Elkin. Applications will be accepted

until March 6, 2025. The Yadkin Valley Sewer Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or non-employment

related disability.

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