Water Maintenance Worker Part Time

Part-Time Water Maintenance Worker

Basic Requirements: Perform skilled work in the maintenance installation and repair of laterals mains meters valves service lines and any other equipment associated with the water distribution system as addition understanding the requirements of NC 811 utility locating and ability to properly locate underground utilities is a requirement of this position.

Requirements / Description:

1. Must possess a valid NC Class C Drivers License with a clean driving record

2. May perform physically demanding manual work including lifting pushing pulling heavy objects: shoveling raking standing on ladders climbing standing or walking for sustained periods of time.

3. Must possess or be able to obtain a CDL Class B license as needed or as required by supervisor.

4. Experience operating equipment (I.E. backhoe mini excavator track hoe tractor etc.) shall be considered advantageous but not required.

5. Graduation from high school or equivalent GED required.

6. Most duties in this position are at times performed under adverse working conditions working outdoors exposed to cold / hot temperatures water mud dirt and grease. Must be able and willing to work in these conditions from time to time.

Responsibilities: (Duties listed are representative only and are not intended to cover the full range and scope of job requirements)

1. Identify and repair leaks in the water distribution system. Repairs vary in size ranging from ¾ service lines up to 24 main distribution lines.

2. Install taps and make service connections to water distribution system.

3. Knowledgeable in the installation of water meters and water meter boxes.

4. Properly maintain and turn in all flushing and maintenance repair reports.

5. Operate and take responsibility for all tools equipment and materials used in the installation maintenance and repair of all items relating to the water distribution system.

6. Inspect clean and maintain equipment utilized in the water maintenance department.

7. Collect and test water samples for Chlorine content on an as needed basis.

8. Perform work required to dress up water line repair areas. Includes but not limited to patching roadways / crosslines with asphalt placing and spreading fill material as needed seeding and mulching as required.

9. Must adhere to all NC811 requirements regarding any underground utilities up to and including calling in locates for excavation areas.

have knowledge and ability to properly locate underground utilities such as water gas electric telephone fiber-optic order to prevent damages to these facilities.

to emergency situations at any hour as needed. Employee shall be on call at least one weekend per month and must be available to attend to any water maintenance issues that may arise while on call.

be able to locate valves meters hydrants from maps / drawings / GIS

work safely and utilize all PPE as required by the task at hand.

any other duties as required by supervisor.

15. Must be able to communicate and deal with members of the public in a respectable manner.

ADA Compliance: The County of Richmond is and Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employees ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions responsibilities skills and abilities.

Qualified applicants may complete a PD-107 found at and return to one of the following:

Email to:

Mail to Richmond County Human Resources PO Box 504 Rockingham NC 28380 OR

Fax to OR

Drop off in a sealed envelope in the red drop box at 125 Caroline Street Rockingham NC 28379 OR

Apply online at or in person at the NCWorks Career Center at 115 W Franklin St Rockingham NC 28379

Phone calls voicemails emails and in person appointments for the purpose of checking on the status of an application will not be accepted by HR.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Richmond County is an EOE.