Utility Line Mechanic

About the Department

Position Duties

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: The employee may perform a combination of some or all of the following duties and other duties which may be assigned by the Town of Smithfield. Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections. Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth following stakes. Repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities. Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes. Operates the sewer rodder and pressure jet to unstop sewer lines. Operates front end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machine. Installs hydrants, meter valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants. Participates in establishing proper signing and barricades for work zone safety. Adheres to safety policies and procedures with other crew members.
• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Lays water and sewer pipe; adjusts pipe to proper grade and depth following stakes.
• Repairs and replaces sewer and water lines and related facilities.
• Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes.
• Operates the sewer rodder and pressure jet to unstop sewer lines.
• Operates front end loader, dump trucks, jackhammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machine.
• Installs hydrants, meter valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants.
• Participates in establishing proper signing and barricades for work zone safety.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures with other crew members.

Minimum Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines. Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenance. Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools. Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment. Some knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures. Skill in the operation of a loader, dump truck, and other construction equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public. Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED with 2 years’ or fewer experience in plumbing or general construction with experience in operating heavy and medium equipment and trucks; or Equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to read and follow utility line maps, operating and service manuals, and written instructions. Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial driver’s license, CDL preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines.
• Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenance.
• Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Some knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.
• Skill in the operation of a loader, dump truck, and other construction equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• High School Diploma or GED with 2 years’ or fewer experience in plumbing or general construction with experience in operating heavy and medium equipment and trucks; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to read and follow utility line maps, operating and service manuals, and written instructions.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial driver’s license, CDL preferred.

Other Qualifications

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as the backhoe and dump truck in a safe manner.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include: Paid holidays, vacation and sick time Paid medical for all full-time employees Partial paid dental Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees Option benefits Include Vision Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Dependent Life Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Universal Life Flexible Spending Accounts Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match. Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center. Fore more benefits information, please visit https://www.smithfield-nc.com/page/ebc_home
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick time
• Paid medical for all full-time employees
• Partial paid dental
• Paid $20,000 term-life insurance for all full-time employees
• Option benefits Include Vision Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Dependent Life Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance Voluntary Universal Life Flexible Spending Accounts
• Vision
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Dependent Life
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Insurance
• Voluntary Universal Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Local government retirement plan (LGERS) and an up to 5% 401k Town match.
• Free Membership at the Smithfield Recreation & Aquatics Center.