Town of Clayton
Utility Maintenance Mechanic - Operations
Town of Clayton, Clayton, North Carolina, United States, 27520
Salary Grade SG 301
Recruitment Range: $43,500 - $54,326
Salary offered based on directly related experience
Work Location: 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC
Utility Maintenance Mechanic I – Water Resources Department (Water Sewer Operations Division) The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full‑time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton is the fastest‑growing town in Johnston County and the fastest growing county in North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving community where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long‑time residents and newcomers alike, an ecosystem of parks and greenways, and a bustling downtown with successful businesses.
Responsibilities
Repair and replace water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV), and all related structures.
Assist in the operation of the equipment used to inspect the collections system.
Operate various pieces of equipment needed to complete tasks.
Maintain necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.
Operate a tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; set meter boxes; install meters; perform pressure/volume tests.
Perform preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves.
Assist in the operation of the Vac‑truck and jetting machine to regularly clean sewer lines, unstop blockages, and all other town‑related needs.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair to sewer lift stations; pull pumps, clean pumps and wet wells; check generators and bypass pumps, and all other related structures.
Perform permit required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances.
Record pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent.
Troubleshoot electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels and all other related structures to the pump station.
Assist in the application of herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations and easements, and operate equipment to cut the undergrowth.
Perform other related tasks as directed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines.
Basic knowledge of the variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances.
Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
Working knowledge of the safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records.
Basic knowledge of the Occupational Hazards and Safety precautions needed in the work environment as well as Town policies and procedures.
Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system.
The ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
The ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and to understand 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, the Town may consider 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.
Application Submit Official Application Using the Town’s Career Website. https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits .
The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager. Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Town of Clayton employees may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits .
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
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Utility Maintenance Mechanic I – Water Resources Department (Water Sewer Operations Division) The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full‑time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton is the fastest‑growing town in Johnston County and the fastest growing county in North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving community where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long‑time residents and newcomers alike, an ecosystem of parks and greenways, and a bustling downtown with successful businesses.
Responsibilities
Repair and replace water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV), and all related structures.
Assist in the operation of the equipment used to inspect the collections system.
Operate various pieces of equipment needed to complete tasks.
Maintain necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.
Operate a tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; set meter boxes; install meters; perform pressure/volume tests.
Perform preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves.
Assist in the operation of the Vac‑truck and jetting machine to regularly clean sewer lines, unstop blockages, and all other town‑related needs.
Perform preventive maintenance and repair to sewer lift stations; pull pumps, clean pumps and wet wells; check generators and bypass pumps, and all other related structures.
Perform permit required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances.
Record pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent.
Troubleshoot electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels and all other related structures to the pump station.
Assist in the application of herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations and easements, and operate equipment to cut the undergrowth.
Perform other related tasks as directed.
Qualifications
Basic knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines.
Basic knowledge of the variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances.
Basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances.
Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
Working knowledge of the safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.
Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records.
Basic knowledge of the Occupational Hazards and Safety precautions needed in the work environment as well as Town policies and procedures.
Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system.
The ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co‑workers, supervisors, and the public.
The ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and to understand 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, the Town may consider 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.
Application Submit Official Application Using the Town’s Career Website. https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits .
The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager. Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Town of Clayton employees may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, state health plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at:
https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits .
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions within the Town.
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