Clayton, North Carolina
Utility Maintenance Mechanic - Operations
Clayton, North Carolina, Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520
Salary Grade: SG 301
Recruitment Range:
$43,500.00 - $54,326.00 (Salary offered based on directly related experience)
Work Location:
653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County)
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a
Utility Maintenance Mechanic I
for the
Water Resources Department (Water Sewer Operations Division) . The Town employs more than 340 full‑time staff and offers full‑time and part‑time positions across departments.
Job Summary Performs responsible unskilled and semi‑skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance of water and sewer lines, pumping stations, and appurtenances. Employees are on‑call and subject to call‑back work. This position is classified as Service Critical.
Responsibilities
Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV), and related structures.
Assists in operating equipment used to inspect the collection system.
Operates various equipment needed to complete tasks.
Maintains necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.
Operates a tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; sets meter boxes; installs meters; performs pressure/volume tests.
Performs preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves.
Assists in operating the Vac‑truck and jetting machine to clean sewer lines, remove blockages, and other town needs.
Performs preventive maintenance and repair on sewer lift stations; pulls pumps, cleans pumps and wet wells; checks generators and bypass pumps, and related structures.
Performs permit‑required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances.
Records pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent.
Troubleshoots electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels, and related components of the pump station.
Assists in applying herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations, and easements, and operates equipment to cut undergrowth.
Performs other related tasks as directed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines.
Basic knowledge of maintenance and manual tasks involved in installation and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Basic knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Working knowledge of safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records.
Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the work environment and Town policies.
Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often in unfavorable weather.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and follow oral and written instructions.
Basic knowledge in conflict resolution.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
C‑Distribution Certification preferred.
Experience in construction‑related utility work including heavy equipment operation.
Depending on the position, an equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy the essential duties.
Application Instructions Submit an official application using the Town’s career website: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
Technical issues: call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855‑524‑5627. For job posting questions (other than application status), contact the Human Resources Office. Only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.
Veterans preference: upload DD‑214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and may be uploaded with the application. Resume attachments are not used for screening.
Applicants may be subjected to criminal background checks. Background checks for positions involving children are required by North Carolina law. Drug and alcohol screening may be required upon conditional offer and during employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed the hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Benefits Retirement pension plan, 401(k) membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and other benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants’ education and experience are more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
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Recruitment Range:
$43,500.00 - $54,326.00 (Salary offered based on directly related experience)
Work Location:
653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County)
The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a
Utility Maintenance Mechanic I
for the
Water Resources Department (Water Sewer Operations Division) . The Town employs more than 340 full‑time staff and offers full‑time and part‑time positions across departments.
Job Summary Performs responsible unskilled and semi‑skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair, and preventive maintenance of water and sewer lines, pumping stations, and appurtenances. Employees are on‑call and subject to call‑back work. This position is classified as Service Critical.
Responsibilities
Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV), and related structures.
Assists in operating equipment used to inspect the collection system.
Operates various equipment needed to complete tasks.
Maintains necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.
Operates a tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; sets meter boxes; installs meters; performs pressure/volume tests.
Performs preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves.
Assists in operating the Vac‑truck and jetting machine to clean sewer lines, remove blockages, and other town needs.
Performs preventive maintenance and repair on sewer lift stations; pulls pumps, cleans pumps and wet wells; checks generators and bypass pumps, and related structures.
Performs permit‑required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances.
Records pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent.
Troubleshoots electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels, and related components of the pump station.
Assists in applying herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations, and easements, and operates equipment to cut undergrowth.
Performs other related tasks as directed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used in installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines.
Basic knowledge of maintenance and manual tasks involved in installation and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Basic knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances.
Working knowledge of hand and power tools.
Working knowledge of safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records.
Basic knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions required in the work environment and Town policies.
Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often in unfavorable weather.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
Ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and follow oral and written instructions.
Basic knowledge in conflict resolution.
Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED required.
C‑Distribution Certification preferred.
Experience in construction‑related utility work including heavy equipment operation.
Depending on the position, an equivalent combination of education and experience may satisfy the essential duties.
Application Instructions Submit an official application using the Town’s career website: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
Technical issues: call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855‑524‑5627. For job posting questions (other than application status), contact the Human Resources Office. Only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.
Veterans preference: upload DD‑214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education and may be uploaded with the application. Resume attachments are not used for screening.
Applicants may be subjected to criminal background checks. Background checks for positions involving children are required by North Carolina law. Drug and alcohol screening may be required upon conditional offer and during employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed the hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Benefits Retirement pension plan, 401(k) membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and other benefits. Benefits information can be found at https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants’ education and experience are more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
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