Posted by CITY OF RALEIGH

Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore exciting career possibilities! Join us at the New Year New Career Job Fair to learn more about the Maintenance Technician - Hydrants role and kickstart your next career adventure! Pre-register now through the link below: https://raleighnc.gov/careers-jobs-and-volunteering/events/new-year-new-career-job-fair The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to about 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon areas.
Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. Our Water Distribution division is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join our team.
Devoted to providing excellent customer service, work involves preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, and participating in investigations within our water system.
Additional duties include maintenance and equipment operation for the Citys distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets (i.e., services, mains, and fire hydrants, and so forth). The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Maintenance Technician: - Qualifying Utilities Technician are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay - Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications - Get your CDL!The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam - Employer paid insurance Work Hours: Maintenance Technicianswork on a repair crew with a rotating after hours call schedule.
Pay for being on call (standby) is 8 hours at regular pay.
If called back into work, the employee is paid at the overtime rate as indicated by policy.
Hours could differentiate based upon flexibility and seasonality, wherein availability to work a varied schedule is required for this position. ## Duties and Responsibilities - Performs water hydrant preventive maintenance, painting, cut clearance, and repairs - Assists with annual flushing program, utilizing hand tools to complete tasks. - Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for work within established safety policies, procedures, codes, and regulations - Uses system software to create work orders, log activities, update maps, update account information, compile and prepare reports, and maintain records, files, and work-related documentation ## Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance or 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 OR An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation. 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 Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire