Senior Construction Worker Position Available In Pasquotank, North Carolina

Senior Construction Worker
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/25/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Salary $38,169.00 – $52,621.00 Annually Location 2310 N. 23rd Street, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 00306 Department

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Division LAD – Water Construction Opening Date 05/20/2025 Closing Date 5/25/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) FLSA Non-Exempt Description
Benefits
Job Summary

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Incumbents in this position are responsible for participating in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water and wastewater system. This position is assigned to pay grade G13. Essential Job Functions Trains, directs, and supervises the work of assigned personnel.
Installs and repairs water and wastewater lines and mains.
Repairs water leaks.
Supervises personnel when crew foreman is absent.
Assist crew foreman by training and directing new personnel.
Responds to emergency situations.
Completes work to minimize the impact of CFPUA’s water and sewer on the environment and the public.
Establishes safe work zones, including conducting job hazard assessments, developing strategies to minimize risks, following OSHA Guidelines, reporting safety issues, and using proper PPE.
Sets up traffic control and directs traffic according to NCDOT and MUTCD guidelines.
Follows NC811 guidelines to understand underground utility hazards and dig safely.
Works rotating after hours standby shifts, including holidays and weekends.
Proficient in operation of excavating equipment such as backhoes and tracked excavators.
Transports excavator and heavy equipment in accordance with NC Class A CDL requirements.
Installs and repairs fire hydrants.
Installs blow-offs and flushing stations.
Installs water meters; replaces meter boxes and lids.
Turns water service on and off.
Maintains right-of-ways.
Performs cleaning of blocked sewer lines, laterals, valves, clean outs, and manholes if needed.
Repairs/replaces concrete sidewalks landscaping, cleaning and maintain the right-of-way around project work area.
Coordinates with property owners to manage private improvements within work zones.
Responds to inquiries from customers, property owners, and members of the public regarding construction activities.
Attends safety training.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment and inventory on vehicles.
Assists in the maintenance of equipment and supply inventory.
Understands use and application of various parts and materials to determine what items are necessary for various construction and repair projects.
Operates job related tools and equipment.
Makes recommendations to update system GIS mapping.
Makes recommendations that impact the budget. Proficient in operation of excavating equipment such as backhoes and tracked excavators. Performs other related job duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Education, Experience, and Other Requirements Education, Experience, and Other Requirements High school diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of construction work experience or any related work field.
Grade 1 Collections or C Distributions license preferred but not required.
Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s license is required. Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class A is preferred. Must obtain a valid NC CDL Class A within 6 months of date of hire
Possession of or ability to readily obtain Trenching and Shoring certification.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain ATSSA Flagger certification.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain Asbestos Hazard Management certification.
This position will be placed on an On-Call rotation that requires a response within 30 minutes of notification. Other Requirements Other Essential Job Specifications YES NO
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers. X Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. X Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. X Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols. X
Requires travel between CFPUA sites. X Use or repair small/light equipment (power tools). X Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). X Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

X Physical RequirementsNone:

0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift

Some:

Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift

Frequent:

2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift

Very Frequent:

More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift NONE SOME FREQUENT VERY

FREQUENT

Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. X Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. X
Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. X
Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. X Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands. X Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify. Employer
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
Phone
910-332-6570 http://www.cfpua.org
Address
235 Government Center Drive Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403