Utilities Specialist - Investigations

Utilities Specialist - Investigations

Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for a Utilities Specialist - Investigations to join our team. Utilities Specialists are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Utilities Technician also performs skilled maintenance and equipment operations for the City's distribution system in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets, such as services, mains, fire hydrants, and so forth. About Us : Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve. The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Utilities Specialist : Qualifying Utilities Specialists are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5% Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam Employer paid insurance

Work Hours : Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday from 6 : 30 am to 3 : 00 pm. This position includes rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities, including serving as a secondary lead on an on-call emergency crew. When on call, you'll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If you're called out to work during your on-call shift, you'll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities : The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Identifies issues in the water distribution system pertaining to system Investigates and locates missing data from maps, provides maps to update GIS, turns valves for shutdowns for projects and contractors. Researches pipe type and size, communicates with citizens and collects water samples, locates water lines and assets located in the water system, and investigates system anomalies Uses different types of survey equipment such as GPR cart, Trimble and Metrotech 810 to complete work Serves as a team lead on various projects

Typical Qualifications : Education and Experience : High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 3 to 5 years' experience in water / wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance / repair or related work, such as : Landscaping : installer, maintenance, irrigation Construction : grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction Mechanic : heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems Farming : manual labor, equipment operating Moving Company : labor, truck driver General Municipal Worker : utility inspector Tech School Student : mechanical Firefighter : full or part-time OR Any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted Licensing and Certifications : Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Operating and driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness Performing minor preventative maintenance on equipment Proofreading and error correction Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials, and inventory Performing basic math calculations Comprehending reference books and manuals Operating assigned tools and equipment Organizing and maintaining records and files Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards Providing customer service