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

This position functions as the primary Field Supervisor for one or more construction crews 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. Incumbents provide direct crew supervision, jobsite planning, resource allocation/coordination, emergency call response investigation, and work documentation functions.

Work Hours:

Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday from 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.

Work Location:

This position will report to thePublic Utilities Water Distribution, located at 1715 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell, NC 27591.The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Senior Utilities Specialist

• Qualifying Senior Utilities Specialists 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## Duties and Responsibilities
• Serves as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion. Guides staff in the selection of proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks
• Ensures work is performed following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Assists with general supervision and personnel functions of direct reports, to include hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, termination, and performance evaluation activities
• Performs quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders
• Assists with training new and current employees on work processes, safety procedures, and other necessary work tasks
• Conducts work notification to affected customers prior to work commencement. Follows up with customers regarding various work-related issues or concerns
• Marks work areas and submits utility locate requests via the NC 811 system
• Directs oversight and guidance of heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities
• Plans, monitors and reviews daily work activities. Monitors inventory, resources and materials needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services
• Oversees setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. Monitors such work to ensure applicable rules and regulations are followed
• Instructs staff completing 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, monitors cleaning operations to identify any issues, teardown of equipment, routine cleaning of truck and tools
• Documents work progress and completes electronic work orders
• Responds to customer generated calls and investigates reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions
• Responds to sanitary sewer overflows. Oversees crews assigned 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 Citys emergency response i the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities
• Fills in, as needed, for assigned Utilities Crew Supervisor during absences or vacancies##

Typical QualificationsEducation and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and four years of maintenance experience,or

• experience related to the fields listed below as shown:

• Construction:

  grading,stormdrain,sitework,builder,plumber,anyutilityconstruction(including fiber installation), road construction

• Landscaping:

  installer,maintenance,irrigation

• Mechanic:

  heavyequipment,HVAC,hydraulicsystems

• Farming:

  manuallabor,equipmentoperating

• MovingCompany:

  labor,truckdriver

• GeneralMunicipalWorker:

  utilityinspector

• TechSchoolStudent:

  mechanical

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Firefighter:

full or part-timeORAn 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 tanker endorsement and 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 Preferred Qualifications

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NC WPCSOCC

Collection System Operator Certification Grade II