Beaufort
Senior Water Distribution Mechanic - Beaufort County Water Department - Repost
Beaufort, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
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RepostPrevious Applicants Do Not Need to ReapplyDescription of Work:
Serves as lead worker on crews when needed for maintenance and repair assignments; provides training to new staff and performance coaching and quality control in the field. Connects and disconnects water service; reads meters; inspects service for leaks; flushes hydrants when needed; locates water lines to avoid damage by other contractors or utilities. Operates tapping machine to make water taps and service connections; sets meter box and meters; replaces water meters. Lays water pipe; repairs and replaces water lines and related facilities; conducts pressure tests on lines as needed to check for leaks. Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes, exercises valves. Operates back hoes, excavators, front end loaders, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines. Takes distribution samples; checks chlorine and pH levels. Participates and conducts hydrant and valve exercising program. Checks and performs maintenance on wells, pumping stations, elevated storage tanks, and related facilities. Collects GPS points for hydrants, valves, lines, and other system appurtenances to update maps and provide data to GIS staff to prepare overlays. Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants; tests meters; flow tests hydrants. Performs utility line locations and marking. Repairs electronic meter reading devices. Mows and trims around hydrants, elevated storage tanks and other utility facilities. Assists with ordering, stocking, and inventorying parts supplies. Operates and maintains assigned vehicles. Prepares records of work activities. Performs other related tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utility lines. Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances. Considerable knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of heavy construction equipment. Knowledge of the application of information technology to utility system maintenance. Knowledge of water service policies and procedures. Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence. Skill in the operation of medium to heavy construction equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to prepare records of work activities. Ability to lead a crew of coworkers, provide training to new staff and provide performance coaching and quality control with coworkers.Physical Requirements:
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. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as loaders and dump trucks in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records.Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school and considerable experience in construction and maintenance in a water distribution system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirements:
Must obtain a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license and a Grade C Water Distribution System Operator certification within 18 months of employment. May require other certifications as determined by the County.Application Procedure:
Submit a Beaufort County application to
Alexis Washington,
Beaufort County Human Resources, 121 West Third Street, Washington, NC 27889 via email to alexis.washington@beaufortcountync.gov , in person, or postal mail (please be reminded there may be a delay with postal mail delivery). Beaufort County applications are available online at www.beaufortcountync.gov or may be obtained at the Beaufort County Administration Building.
Application deadline: November 5, 2024Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions.
Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCriminal Background Check, Driving Record Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screen are RequiredValid North Carolina License RequiredJob ID: 627109 | Category: Full-time Employment | Status: Open | Salary Range: $38,989 – $50,686 (Pay Grade 62) | Posted: October 22, 2024 | Closing: November 5, 2024 5:00 PM
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Search through Beaufort County's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.Featured job listings display on the top of all job listings and are designed to stand out from the others.Senior Water Distribution Mechanic - Beaufort County Water Department - Repost
RepostPrevious Applicants Do Not Need to ReapplyDescription of Work:
Serves as lead worker on crews when needed for maintenance and repair assignments; provides training to new staff and performance coaching and quality control in the field. Connects and disconnects water service; reads meters; inspects service for leaks; flushes hydrants when needed; locates water lines to avoid damage by other contractors or utilities. Operates tapping machine to make water taps and service connections; sets meter box and meters; replaces water meters. Lays water pipe; repairs and replaces water lines and related facilities; conducts pressure tests on lines as needed to check for leaks. Installs, services and tests water meters and meter yokes, exercises valves. Operates back hoes, excavators, front end loaders, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, tapping machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines. Takes distribution samples; checks chlorine and pH levels. Participates and conducts hydrant and valve exercising program. Checks and performs maintenance on wells, pumping stations, elevated storage tanks, and related facilities. Collects GPS points for hydrants, valves, lines, and other system appurtenances to update maps and provide data to GIS staff to prepare overlays. Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants; tests meters; flow tests hydrants. Performs utility line locations and marking. Repairs electronic meter reading devices. Mows and trims around hydrants, elevated storage tanks and other utility facilities. Assists with ordering, stocking, and inventorying parts supplies. Operates and maintains assigned vehicles. Prepares records of work activities. Performs other related tasks as required.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utility lines. Considerable knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances. Considerable knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of heavy construction equipment. Knowledge of the application of information technology to utility system maintenance. Knowledge of water service policies and procedures. Skill in collaborative conflict resolution and customer service excellence. Skill in the operation of medium to heavy construction equipment. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public. Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals, to understand and follow oral and written instructions, and to prepare records of work activities. Ability to lead a crew of coworkers, provide training to new staff and provide performance coaching and quality control with coworkers.Physical Requirements:
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. Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly. Must possess the visual acuity to operate mobile equipment such as loaders and dump trucks in a safe manner to fit pipes and other parts, read gauges, and make written records.Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school and considerable experience in construction and maintenance in a water distribution system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Special Requirements:
Must obtain a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license and a Grade C Water Distribution System Operator certification within 18 months of employment. May require other certifications as determined by the County.Application Procedure:
Submit a Beaufort County application to
Alexis Washington,
Beaufort County Human Resources, 121 West Third Street, Washington, NC 27889 via email to alexis.washington@beaufortcountync.gov , in person, or postal mail (please be reminded there may be a delay with postal mail delivery). Beaufort County applications are available online at www.beaufortcountync.gov or may be obtained at the Beaufort County Administration Building.
Application deadline: November 5, 2024Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions.
Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity EmployerCriminal Background Check, Driving Record Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screen are RequiredValid North Carolina License RequiredJob ID: 627109 | Category: Full-time Employment | Status: Open | Salary Range: $38,989 – $50,686 (Pay Grade 62) | Posted: October 22, 2024 | Closing: November 5, 2024 5:00 PM
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