THE POSITION
Essential Duties and Tasks:
Performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the construction, replacement and repair of water and sewer lines. Reads water meters; connects and disconnects water service. 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. Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, loaders, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, and other related light and medium equipment; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment. Cleans stopped sewer lines with pressurized hoses, rakes, and shovels. Performs and assists with making water and sewer taps, installing fire hydrants and installing and replacing water meters. Checks and inspect sewer pumps; performs minor maintenance and repairs and assists in more complex maintenance and repairs; assists with maintenance and repair at the wastewater treatment plant. Assists with checking for and repairing leaking lines; performs maintenance and repairs on valves; assists with reconnecting water service. Services and performs minor maintenance to vehicles and equipment.
DESIRED CAPABILITIES
Working knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in utility construction and maintenance work. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work. Some knowledge of municipal maintenance and construction practices. Some knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment. Working knowledge of the Town’s utility customer service policies. Ability to understand oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees. Ability to operate light to medium equipment with skill and safety. 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is $44,914.96. The Town also provides a generous benefits program including health insurance, annual, sick, holiday, personal, and paid caregiver leave and includes a 5% contribution to a 401(k) and participation in the North Carolina Local Governmental Employees Retirement System, a pension plan that is one of the most secure and responsibly managed defined benefit plans in the nation. The Town of Manteo provides employees with the option of joining the local YMCA at a discounted rate. Town employees are also eligible for the Town of Manteo Tuition Assistance Program, when the budget allows. Click here for more information on the Town of Manteo’s excellent benefits package.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and have a valid N.C. Driver’s License. Ability to read and write and familiar with maintenance or construction work. Applicants must be physically able to lift heavy objects in an outside and inside environment. Night and weekend work may be required. On-call work will be required.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Applications may be picked up at Manteo Town Hall located at 407 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC or can be found on the Town’s website at www.manteonc.gov. Please send completed application, cover letter, and resume to Human Resources, P.O. Box 246, Manteo, NC 27954, drop off at Manteo Town Hall or email to jwhitley@manteonc.gov. This position will remain open until filled. The Town of Manteo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is the policy of the Town of Manteo to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment opportunity. The Town is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Town shall select employees on the basis of the applicant's qualifications for the job. No applicant or employee shall be deprived of employment or adversely affected on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, non-disqualifying disability, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity, or gender expression.