Maintenance Specialist – Wastewater Infrastructure Repair Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Maintenance Specialist

• Wastewater Infrastructure Repair 
  Salary $42,357.00
• $68,480.00 Annually Location Wendell, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00475 Department PU Sewer Maintenance Opening Date 05/07/2025 Closing Date 5/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours Monday
• Friday; 6:30 am
• 3:00 pm Hiring Range $42,357.00
• $55,418.

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Job Description The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. The Maintenance Specialist functions as the primary crew leader and heavy equipment operator for each construction crew assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. In addition to heavy equipment operation, incumbents also provide crew supervision, hauling/transport, jobsite planning, work documentation, and manual labor support functions for assigned work.

Work Location:

This position will report to the Public Utilities Water Distribution to 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina. Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to completion of the following tasks: Daily vehicle and equipment inspections Acts as lead worker overseeing all aspects of job completion, including managing subordinate staff on jobsites and monitoring of work-related tasks Jobsite planning, setup, and teardown Safety tailgate briefings prior to assigned work Haul heavy equipment to and from job sites Maintenance and operation of wide range heavy equipment including various excavators, backhoes, track hoes, track dump trucks, skid steers, etc.
Oversee completion of truck/supply room inventory The benefits of being a Raleigh Water 

Maintenance Specialist:

Qualifying Utilities Technician are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
Employer paid insurance

Work Hours:

 6:30 am

• 3:00 pm
  This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.

5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. Duties and Responsibilities Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance with appropriate maintenance tools and equipment in adherence with safety policies, procedures, and applicable codes and regulations
Serves as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring completion
Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools, which may include grading/excavating, collection and removal of debris, refuse and/or snow; and/or material application and distribution; plans routes and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency; oversees set up traffic control measures
Utilizes heavy equipment to excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities. Inspects items to ensure safe operation, performs routine repairs and replacements, completes preventative maintenance, and identifies need for replacements or advanced repairs
Plans, monitors, and reviews inventory, resources, and material needs. Initiates orders for necessary resources, coordinating repairs and maintenance services with contract workers and trade specialists as needed
Sets up and tears down traffic control work zones and various safety equipment, including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
Instructs staff completing various manual labor tasks, such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas-powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installing new sewer pipes/fittings, replacing sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, cleaning work sites, hauling/disposing of materials, and performing site restoration activities
Documents work progress and complete electronic work orders. Responds to customer generated calls and investigate reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions
Supports the City’s emergency response during inclement weather, including debris cleanup after severe storms and snow and ice response for Division facilities
Fills in, as needed, as the assigned Utilities Specialist, Senior (Field Supervisor) during absences or vacancies

Typical Qualifications Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and four years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving experience or formal trades experience, or experience related to the fields listed below as shown:

Landscaping:

installer, maintenance, irrigation

Construction:

grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction

Mechanic:

heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems

Farming:

manual labor, equipment operating

Moving Company:

labor, truck driver

General Municipal Worker:

utility inspector

Tech School Student:

mechanical

Firefighter:

full or part-time OR 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.

Licensing and Certifications:

Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

NC WPCSOCC

Collection System Operator Certification Grade I, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Additional Information Knowledge of:

Standard practices methods and materials of assigned work
Basic mathematical concepts
Basic filing and record-keeping principles
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Applicable federal state and local laws codes regulations
Customer service principles
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology

Skill In:

Following directions and meeting standards
Providing attention to detail in assignments
Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
Proofreading and error correction
Monitoring and maintaining required supplies materials and inventory
Performing basic math calculations
Comprehending reference books and manuals
Operating assigned tools and equipment
Organizing and maintaining records and files
Interpreting and applying applicable laws codes regulations and standards
Providing customer service
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisors the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require standing, walking, fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:

Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise. Work is conducted in a crew setting primarily in an outdoors environment in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, and open excavations.

Note:

This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Employer
City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address
222 W. Hargett St. Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601