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Junaluska Sanitary District
Utility Technician
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$52,950 / year median in North Carolina
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Junaluska Sanitary District Position Title:
Utility Technician Job Type:
Water & Sewer Job Description:
Responsible for operating, maintaining and repairing the water distribution and sewer collection systems.Essential Job Functions:
- Work as a team member and report to the Crew Supervisor
- Inspect water and sewer systems daily
- Assist ORC (Operator in Charge) in daily, weekly and monthly Quality testing
- Reads Meters
- Repairs leaks and provide system maintenance
- On-call / Weekend duty once a month
Requirements and Preferred Knowledge:
- Pass a Drug Test
- Ability to operate light and heavy equipment
- NC Driver's License/ Ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License
- At least 1 year experience in Water/Sewer Utility installation, maintenance and repair
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
- Ability and desire to obtain certification of NC water distribution license