Maintenance Assistant - DIstribution Sewer Maintenance

Maintenance Assistant – Water & Sewer Maintenance Division

In the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management (DWM) we provide critical water and sewer services to the 309,000+ residents of Durham. Be a part of our team with a starting salary of $41,318 and work hours of 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Required

We have vacancies for Maintenance Assistants in the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division. Successful candidates must be able to operate or learn to operate the tools and equipment required for the position, be motivated team‑players who take pride in their work and wish to advance their careers in the industry. For Stand‑by/Recall duty, you can expect to cross‑train in the work groups mentioned as well as the ones listed below.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Overtime is required when needed or when responding to emergencies. This role participates in the scheduled rotation for Stand‑by/Recall duty throughout the year. This job works during all types of weather.

Applicants Can Expect To Cross‑train In These Work groups

• Collection Systems:
  Assists with closed circuit television inspections, flush truck operations and sanitary sewer overflow response
• Meter Services:
  Installs and repairs water meters; repair small leaks, replace meter boxes, setters, test large meters, and pressure checks
• Excavations:
  You will provide manual labor as part of a 6‑person trenching/heavy equipment operation crew needed to repair and maintain the city’s underground water and wastewater systems
• Distribution Systems:
  Repairs and maintain valves and fire hydrants for the City’s water systems
• Outfall Maintenance:
  Clears easements and assists with manhole repairs and inspections; also respond to sanitary sewer system overflows
• Performing semi‑skilled and manual labor for water, wastewater, construction, general maintenance, community development or facilities projects
• Transporting and carrying materials, mowing and trimming, cleaning equipment and making minor repairs
• Assisting in asphalt, concrete, storm sewer and ditch projects
• Assisting with traffic control device installations
• Assisting with excavations, pipeline installation and maintenance, valves and hydrant maintenance, outfall maintenance, leak detection, valve operations, utilities cuts and utilities shutdowns
• Assisting neighborhood improvement services with neglected property maintenance, painting, light carpentry, and general building maintenance

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)
• One year of maintenance field experience
• Ability to regularly lift 65 lbs.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• OSHA Competent Person certification and OSHA Trenching/Shoring certification not required at time of hire but must be obtained within one year
• Experience with in water & sewer maintenance at other municipalities
• North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License

This position is full‑time and entry level within the City of Durham’s Department of Water Management.