This is a repost, all previous referred candidates do not need to reapply and are still under consideration. As a continuous job post applications will be processed as they are received.
- Salary Grade SG 307
Recruitment Salary Range:
$60,047.00 - $74,996.00- Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience
- Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy. Clayton, NC (Johnston County)
- The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Instrumentation Control Pump Technician Supervisor for the Water Resources Department, Utility Preventative Maintenance Division .
The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community. Performs difficult technical and skilled work in the maintenance, repair, installation, and replacement of electronic and electrical operating and control systems and equipment and mechanical equipment related to water and wastewater treatment plants and related facilities. Supervises the pump & instrumentation techs in the maintenance of lift stations & assists the WRF maintenance supervisor and their staff with related duties. Employees are on-call and subject to call back work. This position is classified as Service Critical. Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and electronic circuit boards, telemetry systems, and other related equipment which monitor and control pumps, motors, hydraulic systems, and other apparatus and equipment in the Distribution and Collection system and the Water Reclamation Facility (WRF); programs logic control systems (PLC's); installs conduit; coordinates contracted installation of equipment and inspects new installations. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on generators and bypass pumps associated with lift stations; schedules and oversees maintenance and repair; schedule preventive maintenance work and testing work performed by outside contractors; tests equipment on a regular schedule. Performs permit required confined space entries for repairs of pumps, limit switches, check valves, electronic actuator valves, flow meters, transducers, and related appurtenances. Plans and participates in regular preventive & predictive maintenance inspections such as inspecting and calibrating a wide variety of process equipment. Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on pumps, control panels, actuator valves, and related appurtenances. Troubleshoots, diagnose, and repairs parts or equipment due to failure; troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains the SCADA system including antennas on top of poles and elevated water storage tanks. Research and orders replacement parts using electronic requisitioning and purchasing system; obtains prices and quotes from various vendors and contractors; reviews invoices for accuracy; maintains necessary inventory on hand; provides input into annual budget requests. Calibrates and adjusts electronic flow instruments, pneumatic equipment, recorders, controllers, variable speed drives (VFD's), sensors and meters. Maintains necessary records of work activities. Creates, completes, and reviews work orders. Reviews inventory and requests parts as well as purchase orders. Debugs process equipment; modifies existing equipment to new requirements; fabricates and installs SCADA controllers, metering, and service equipment; installs phone equipment, PLC's software, and computer cabling. Installs and repairs VFD's motorized valves, electrical and electronic panels. Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, track hoes, forklift, tractors, and other related equipment. Operates welding equipment as needed. Maintains records of preventive maintenance and repairs. Requests requisitions and POs for equipment and services. Reviews plans and specifications for new installations. Hires employees, trains employees, conducts performance evaluations and coaches' employees on performance, provides motivation, communication and leadership to staff. Participates with disciplinary procedures and makes recommendations. Creates, completes, and reviews work orders. Performs related duties as directed. Considerable knowledge of the principles and properties of and the theory and application of electronic circuits. Considerable knowledge of related technology including hardware and software, electronic component troubleshooting and installation, and use and repair of process instrumentation and telemetry. Thorough knowledge of the principles and properties of electricity as applied to water and sewer pumping equipment and processes. Considerable knowledge of mechanical maintenance and repair work. Working knowledge of general trades maintenance and repair work including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, and mechanics. Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work. Considerable knowledge of the tools, parts, and methods associated with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining equipment. Knowledge of the principles and procedures associated with wastewater treatment. Skill in the use and care of the tools of the trade. Ability to detect mechanical, electrical, or electronic malfunctioning of assigned equipment by testing, observation, sound, and chart readings, and to take proper remedial action. Ability to read and follow schematic drawings, blueprints, and written and oral instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and supervisors. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. Considerable knowledge in conflict resolution. Education and Experience High School Diploma or GED required Vocational or Technical Electrical or Electronic field of study preferred. Licensure or Certification preferred; Collections 2 or Grade 2 WW Biological & Grade 2 Maintenance Tech. OR Depending on the position, the Town may consider 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.
SUBMIT OFFICIAL APPLICATION USING THE TOWN'S CAREER WEBSITE
townofclaytonnc.org/ If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting. To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders. Degrees must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. Attached or incorporated resumes (including Text Resume's on the on-line application)
WILL NOT
be used for screening for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment"
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be accepted in lieu of completing an on-line application form. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. Effective October 1, 2025, in accordance with North Carolina state law, all applicants for positions that involve working with children in any capacity are required to undergo criminal history record checks conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI). Credit and motor checks are required for some administrative, finance and operational positions. Applicants will be required to take and pass a Pre-Employment Drug and Alcohol screen once they are verbally given a conditional offer of employment. Depending on the position, employees may be subject to random drug and alcohol screens throughout their employment. Applicants have rights under
Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Town of Clayton employees enjoy many benefits including a retirement pension plan, 401K membership, Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday Leave, State Health Plan, and various other benefits. Benefits information can be found by going directly to the Town of Clayton website at: https://www.townofclaytonnc.org/251/Benefits . When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Clayton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hiring salary will not exceed hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager. Applications may be reviewed to determine if applicants education and experience is more applicable to other vacant positions
