City of Durham
Maintenance Technician - Lift Station Maintenance (Vac Truck & ARV)
City of Durham, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Maintenance Technician - Lift Station Maintenance (Vac Truck & ARV)
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Maintenance Technician - Lift Station Maintenance (Vac Truck & ARV)
Salary
$43,977.00 - $68,201.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05455
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
06/09/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Starting Salary: $43,348
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) (https://www.durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
Lift Station Maintenance has vacancies within our Vac Truck & ARV crews. These crews are responsible for performing preventative and corrective cleaning maintenance to ensure proper function of our Sewer Lift Stations.
The ARV (Air-Relief Valve) crew is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of our ARV’s on sewer force mains. The functioning of these valves is essential to lift station performance.
The Vac Truck is responsible for performing preventative and corrective cleaning maintenance to ensure proper function of our Sewer Lift Stations. This position will assist the Vac Truck Crew Leader in cleaning maintenance and assist the ARV crew with cleaning and vacuuming out the ARV manholes and also assist with confined space entry, traffic control, maintenance/replacement on the ARVs, when needed.
Cross training on the operation of sewage lift stations will also be provided for stand-by/recall duty and response to lift station emergencies. This position will also assist the Lift Station crews when the job requires an extra hand or in the absence of Lift Station Mechanics with maintenance and repairs at the Lift Stations. This role provides semi-skilled labor, working in partnership with their Crew Leader and co-workers, and requires interpersonal skills with the ability to step in for Crew Leader as needed; exercising professional and safe behavior at all times.
Must be willing to work during all types of weather and participate in ongoing rotational stand-by/recall duty.
Duties/Responsibilities
As assigned, performs basic repairs under the supervision of higher-level staff; performs manual and semi-skilled construction duties; performs basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and welding duties; inspects facilities and equipment for maintenance-related issues; reports issues to higher-level staff; and operates light equipment and vehicles, as assigned.
Maintains reports, records, logs, and other documents; provides shop assistance; and maintains inventories by stocking, monitoring, and/or ordering supplies.
Provides customer service, including responding to customer questions and concerns; and provides information on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment.
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement, Not required at time of hire but must be willing and able to obtain it within 9 months of Hire date.
Must be willing and able to routinely work in confined spaces using all appropriate and required safety equipment while complying with all rules, guidelines, and expectations
Additional Preferred Skills
OSHA Competent Person for excavation & confined space entry is preferred.
Experience in a municipal or water/sewer authority
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
01
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization
Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting
Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
Facebook
LinkedIn
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
How many years of related maintenance experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 2 years related experience
2 years but less than 6 years related experience
6 or more years related experience
05
How many years of related experience do you have in a municipal or water/sewer authority?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
06
Do you have an OSHA Competent Person Certification?
Yes
No
07
Do you have an OSHA Confined Space Training/Certification?
Yes
No
08
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
09
Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement?
Yes, I have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement
No, but I AM willing and able to obtain a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement within 9 months of my start date
No, and I am NOT willing or able to obtain a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement within 9 months of my start date
10
Are you willing and able to work during all types of weather and participate in ongoing rotational stand-by/recall duty?
Yes
No
11
Are you willing and able to complete job related and/or safety training? ( such as (but not limited to: lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, CPR, respirator and emergency evacuation training)
Yes
No
12
Are you willing and able to routinely work in confined spaces using all appropriate and required safety equipment while complying with all rules, guidelines, and expectations?
Yes
No
Required Question
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Maintenance Technician - Lift Station Maintenance (Vac Truck & ARV)
Salary
$43,977.00 - $68,201.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
25-05455
Department
Water Management
Opening Date
06/09/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
Work. Serve. Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Starting Salary: $43,348
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) (https://www.durhamnc.gov/944/Water-Management) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham’s 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set – mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!
Lift Station Maintenance has vacancies within our Vac Truck & ARV crews. These crews are responsible for performing preventative and corrective cleaning maintenance to ensure proper function of our Sewer Lift Stations.
The ARV (Air-Relief Valve) crew is responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure proper functioning of our ARV’s on sewer force mains. The functioning of these valves is essential to lift station performance.
The Vac Truck is responsible for performing preventative and corrective cleaning maintenance to ensure proper function of our Sewer Lift Stations. This position will assist the Vac Truck Crew Leader in cleaning maintenance and assist the ARV crew with cleaning and vacuuming out the ARV manholes and also assist with confined space entry, traffic control, maintenance/replacement on the ARVs, when needed.
Cross training on the operation of sewage lift stations will also be provided for stand-by/recall duty and response to lift station emergencies. This position will also assist the Lift Station crews when the job requires an extra hand or in the absence of Lift Station Mechanics with maintenance and repairs at the Lift Stations. This role provides semi-skilled labor, working in partnership with their Crew Leader and co-workers, and requires interpersonal skills with the ability to step in for Crew Leader as needed; exercising professional and safe behavior at all times.
Must be willing to work during all types of weather and participate in ongoing rotational stand-by/recall duty.
Duties/Responsibilities
As assigned, performs basic repairs under the supervision of higher-level staff; performs manual and semi-skilled construction duties; performs basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, HVAC, and welding duties; inspects facilities and equipment for maintenance-related issues; reports issues to higher-level staff; and operates light equipment and vehicles, as assigned.
Maintains reports, records, logs, and other documents; provides shop assistance; and maintains inventories by stocking, monitoring, and/or ordering supplies.
Provides customer service, including responding to customer questions and concerns; and provides information on policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
Two years of maintenance experience related to assignment.
Must have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire
North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement, Not required at time of hire but must be willing and able to obtain it within 9 months of Hire date.
Must be willing and able to routinely work in confined spaces using all appropriate and required safety equipment while complying with all rules, guidelines, and expectations
Additional Preferred Skills
OSHA Competent Person for excavation & confined space entry is preferred.
Experience in a municipal or water/sewer authority
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
12-13 paid holidays per year
13 standard work days of vacation per year
13 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 13.6% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
01
Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
Walk in
Job fair
Employee referral
Professional organization
Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting
Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
GlassDoor
governmentjobs.com
Monster.com
Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
Magazine/Newspaper
Other
02
If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
03
Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
PhD or Juris Doctorate
04
How many years of related maintenance experience do you have?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 2 years related experience
2 years but less than 6 years related experience
6 or more years related experience
05
How many years of related experience do you have in a municipal or water/sewer authority?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 3 years related experience
3 years but less than 5 years related experience
5 or more years related experience
06
Do you have an OSHA Competent Person Certification?
Yes
No
07
Do you have an OSHA Confined Space Training/Certification?
Yes
No
08
Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another state driver's license, are you willing to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire?
Yes
No
09
Do you have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement?
Yes, I have a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement
No, but I AM willing and able to obtain a current and valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement within 9 months of my start date
No, and I am NOT willing or able to obtain a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - class B (or higher) with a HAZMAT or Tanker endorsement within 9 months of my start date
10
Are you willing and able to work during all types of weather and participate in ongoing rotational stand-by/recall duty?
Yes
No
11
Are you willing and able to complete job related and/or safety training? ( such as (but not limited to: lock out/tag out, confined space entry, ladder safety, CPR, respirator and emergency evacuation training)
Yes
No
12
Are you willing and able to routinely work in confined spaces using all appropriate and required safety equipment while complying with all rules, guidelines, and expectations?
Yes
No
Required Question