This position is being re-advertised due to the Raleigh Water department hiring for an additional vacancy for this role. 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.
This position functions as the primary manual labor component of each crew assigned to the Easement Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with removing vegetation from sanitary sewer easements in order to establish or maintain access for staff and heavy equipment, typically utilizing a wide range of gas-powered equipment from chain saws and weed eaters up to large tractors, bushhogs, and forestry mulchers.
Work Hours:
Regular scheduled working hours are Monday through 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.
Work Location:
This position will report to the Lake Woodard Operations Center, located at 3324 Lake Woodard Dr, Raleigh, NC 27604.
Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to completion of the following tasks:

• Daily vehicle and equipment inspections
• Haul materials, supplies, equipment, earth and refuse
• Maintenance and Operation of wide range of gas-powered small equipment
• Maintains and operates heavy equipment related to utility construction projects
• Assist with truck/supply room inventory
• Assist crew with all other work-related tasks

The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Maintenance Technician:

• Qualifying 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

• Performs semi-skilled or 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
• Plans, monitors and reviews 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
• Sets up and tears down traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
• Completes various manual labor tasks such as locating and marking sewer structures, manual cutting of underbrush and vegetation, operating gas-powered small equipment to cut grass, vegetation, and tree limbs, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, additional site restoration activities, and assisting with other Division Programs
• 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

Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of maintenance experience related to utility work, or experience related to the fields listed below as shown:

• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• 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

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 one within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire

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, 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 standing, walking, fingering, 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, and open excavations
 
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.