TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
FIELD POSITIONS IN UTILITY MAINTENANCE FOR WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
Expected Hiring Range: $20.94-$25.65
Work Location: 105-A Upchurch Street Apex, NC
Open until filled: Apply immediately position may close without notice.

WHO WE ARE:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living, the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of 70,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefits package, and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the 96% job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (DESCRIPTION):
In this position, you will perform manual labor in the maintenance, repair and construction work on water or sewer utility lines. An employee in this position performs basic yet important physical work and is exposed to extreme weather conditions both heat and cold. The typical hiring range for Utility Maintenance Worker is ($20.94-$25.65/hour). Senior Utility Maintenance Worker will be considered if candidate meet requirements. Starting range for senior level position is ($22.83-$27.96/hour).

A SAMPLE OF THE ESSENTIALS (DUTIES & TASKS):

• Performs unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled trades work operating equipment and using hand tools in the construction, replacement and repair of sewer lines.
• Participates in the maintenance, repair, and installation of meters, risers, hydrants, valves, back flow prevention, and related appurtenances.
• Checks or monitors sewer lift stations for alarms or maintenance conditions.
• Works with CCTV crews; Cleaning crews and equipment inspecting and maintaining sewer and storm drain lines and manholes.
• Uses shovels to finish grading trenches for construction of water and sewer lines; fits pipe; uses hand tools and operates equipment to back fill trenches; loads and unloads gravel, dirt, and other materials, tools and equipment.
• Occasionally operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, valve exercising equipment and other related light and medium equipment; pushes snow.
• Assists the crew leader with the setting up of the job and controlling safety and traffic;
• Cleans stopped sewer lines with pressurized hoses, snakes, vacuums, and shovels.
• Uses multiple hand held devices and, as needed, may drive trucks and occasionally operate backhoes, excavators, loaders, forklifts, compactions equipment; motor graders, and other equipment in situations requiring skill and care such as around underground and overhead utility lines, near overhanging branches, parked cars, heavy traffic and other situations; may clear streets, ditches, or other areas to proper grade.
• Performs minor preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Performs and assists with making water and sewer taps, installing fire hydrants and installing and replacing water meters.
• Gets materials and supplies for each job; insures all equipment is in good working order;
• Assures safe work around other crew members, electric and utility lines, pressurized gas lines, and other vehicles and property.
• Makes records of work activities.
• Responds to service calls on weekend and night duty; assesses need for resources and establishes priorities; restores water service to customers after hours; may be called back during inclement weather such as hurricanes, tornados, wind storm, snow, etc.
• Performs work for other divisions to assist on specialized or skilled tasks in other programs, or in special situations such as bad weather and emergency street repairs.
• Attends schools and training to retain certifications and upgrade skills.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Water Meter Responsibilities

• Reads water and electric meters on an assigned route; records meter readings by keypunching into hand held computer or points electronic reader at meters.
• Answers public questions about high utility usage and possible leaks and about bills.
• Turns water and electric service on and off, re-reads meters, investigates leaking meters, plumbing fixtures, or other possible reasons for high water usage.
• Programs remote water meters and replaces water meter registers; installs water ERTs.
• Performs maintenance on remote water meters; replaces ERTS and registers where wires are cut or damaged. where wires are cut or damaged on ERTs;

WHAT YOU'LL NEED (MINIMUM MUST-HAVES):

Graduation from high school and some experience in semi-skilled maintenance, construction work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid Class "C" commercial driver's license by the State of NC.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• May require possession of collection and/or distribution system certification from the State of North Carolina within timeframes determined by the Town.
• Other certifications within 1 year of hire include: Competent person certification for trenching and shoring, confined space certification and NCDOT flagging certification.
• Possession of a valid commercial driver's license Class B issued by the State of North Carolina or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• This position is part of an on-call rotation and considered essential during weather or other types of emergencies and requires the ability to report to work within 45 minutes.

WITH THE ABILITY TO...(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES):

• Working knowledge of the operation and care of variety of equipment used.
• Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Working knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices.
• Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Working knowledge of the environmental and regulatory requirements related to sewer collection systems.
• Some knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions
• Ability to operate construction equipment with skill
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees.
• Considerable knowledge of street layout and meter locations on assigned routes.
• Considerable knowledge of the hazards involved in reading meters and associated safety precautions.
• Some knowledge of the functional operation of water and electric meters.
• Some knowledge of utility customer service policies and billing procedures.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
• Ability to read and record meter readings accurately.
• Ability to prepare records of work activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
• Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment and hand tools in a safe manner, to work in traffic and around electric lines, to perform visual inspections and to keep records.

KEEP IN MIND:
Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing, background verifications including references, criminal record and driver's license checks prior to employment.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it's also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Paid medical, dental, vision, & life insurance for employees
• Contributions to the NC Local Government Pension and NC401k Retirement Plans
• Traditional sick & vacation leave
• Paid parental, caregiver, community involvement, and bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays plus an additional floating holiday
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.94 - $25.65 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: One location