Utility Maintenance Worker - D&C, Pittsboro​/Chatham County locations

Job Opportunities

The City of Sanford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We pledge to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, family medical history or genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, disability (physical or mental), age, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

A background investigation will be conducted on the successful candidate which will be job-related and consistent with business necessity for the position, and may include an inquiry into an employee or applicant’s criminal and driving history; education; previous employment/job experience; knowledge, skills and abilities; credentials or licensure; character; physical fitness; and other qualifications as required for the position in the service of the City.

Unless required by local, state, and/or federal law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude a candidate from employment consideration.

We are looking for a detailed individual who possesses general knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines; general knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances; some knowledge in preparing reports, logs, and other documents; general knowledge in the use of standard office equipment and associated software;

general knowledge in the use of the equipment required for the position; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; ability to make arithmetic computations; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to make S.S.O. calculations, footage calculations, and pipe size, diameter and capacity calculations; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

The position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire, with the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class “B” commercial driver's license (CDL) within six months of employment. Successful candidates currently holding a NC Class "B" or Class "A" CDL would be hired 5% above the listed salary.

Must meet and maintain all certification, license and training requirements for the division which assigned to include:
Confined Space, North Carolina DOT Flagger, Work Zone and Traffic Control, and Trenching and Shoring within six months of employment.

Category Tri River Water Status Open Open until filled Salary $39,252.83 (DOQ) per year, earned & paid on a bi-weekly basis
* Eligible for a 5% increase after successful completion of six month probation period Posted November 17, 2025 5:00 PM Closing Open Until Filled