Senior Maintenance Technician – Wastewater Preventative Maintenance Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Senior Maintenance Technician

• Wastewater Preventative Maintenance 
  Salary $42,027.00
• $64,326.00 Annually Location Raleigh, NC Job Type Full-Time Job Number 2025-00526 Department PU Sewer Maintenance Opening Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date 6/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours Monday
• Friday; 6:30 am
• 3:00 pm Hiring Range $42,027.00
• $50,714.

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Job Description This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply. 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 Senior Maintenance Technician position functions as the lead worker of each two-man crew assigned to the Preventative Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with cleaning sanitary sewer mains on a routine basis in order to prevent system blockages and maintain compliance with the Division’s State issued Collections System permit. Staff assigned to this role are responsible for the maintenance and operation of combination jet/vac equipment used to clean sewer structures by way of high-pressure water hoses and nozzles. Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to completion of the following tasks: Daily vehicle and equipment inspections
Maintenance of assigned equipment and tools
Complete work zone setup and teardown
Operate jet/vac combination truck
Assist with truck/supply room inventory
Assist with all other work-related tasks The benefits of being a

City of Raleigh Maintenance Technician:

Qualifying Senior Maintenance Technicians are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay. Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications.
Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.

Work Hours:

Scheduled working hours are Monday to Friday, 6:30 am to 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 Serves as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion
Performs semi-skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repairs
Completes inventory counts and monitor tool, equipment, and supply needs
Sets up / teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
Completes various manual labor tasks such as loading/unloading equipment, setup of traffic control work zones, setup of combination jet/vac sewer cleaning truck, opening manhole covers, inserting cleaning nozzles into sewer pipes, monitor cleaning operations to identify any issues, teardown of equipment, routine cleaning of truck and tools
Responds to and investigate sewer backup, overflow, and odor calls. Take corrective action to address issues when needed
Input data into electronic work order system
Responds to sanitary sewer overflows. Utilize assigned jet/vac combination truck to clear sewer blockages, setup containment sites for spilled wastewater, manually move gas powered pumps into place, set pump hoses, clean up solid debris from contaminated areas, and restore impacted areas
Supports the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities

Typical Qualifications Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and three years of assignment-related equipment operation/driving or specialized maintenance experience 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 ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Collection Grade II
Maintenance experience related to the following areas:

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

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, and 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: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, 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, open manholes, and open excavations. May involve entering areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas.

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
Website
https://raleighnc.gov