Maintenance Technician; Collections

For doers and makers seeking a well‑rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry, and quality. Hickory, North Carolina, is a three‑time All‑America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte.

More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000‑metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out  for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and  for a web portal all about Hickory and life.

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Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non‑job‑related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

Perform semi‑skilled work in construction, maintenance and repair of water and sewer utility lines and taps. Other duties as assigned. Applicants must possess the ability to perform heavy manual work for an extended period of time outdoors in varying climatic conditions; ability to operate a manual transmission vehicle, dewatering pump, tamp and various hand tools; ability to communicate using oral and written skills;

prefer applicants who have experience performing related work in Water & Sewer Construction. Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent, minimum age of 18 and a valid NC Class “C” driver’s license.

• Conducts traffic control at jobsites; operates crew vehicle.
• Assists with clearing of Public Utilities Rights‑of‑Way.
• Assists with loading the dump truck.
• Locates underground utilities.
• Assists with jetting functions to clean lines.
• Assists in the repair of water main breaks, and sewer main failures.
• Assists in the installation and repair of water meters, hydrants, valve boxes, water valves, mains, sewer cleanouts, and manholes.
• Performs building maintenance duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of construction equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the installation, repair, and maintenance of a water distribution system.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• No experience requirements.

The employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half‑kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a “Functional Prework Screen” administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

This position has been identified as safety‑sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices.

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• City‑paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
• Low‑cost dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program – 5 FREE visits
• 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401(k)
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to $125,000
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On‑site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short‑term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance;
  All at very competitive rates.
• Benefits package valued at over $15,000 annually.
• Employees working in seasonal/part‑time positions are not eligible for benefits.