Harnett Regional Water is currently recruiting for a Collections System Technician to perform semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and preventive maintenance of the sewer collection system.

• Participates in hydrant and valve exercising and maintenance programs; locates existing lines and valves to update maps or mark for other contractors.
• Repairs and replaces sewer, water lines and related facilities.
• Inspects, takes readings and participates in maintenance and repair of water and sewer pumping stations; pumps out wet wells; assists with removing and re-installing pumps and motors; lubricates pumps; replaces floats, air relief valves, hoses, flapper valves, etc.
• Operates backhoe, front end loader, dump trucks, jack hammers, tampers, pipe threading machines, trenchers, air compressors, and boring machines.
• Installs hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces fire hydrants, meter boxes, and valves.
• Operates the sewer rodder and/or jet machine to unstop sewer lines; pumps out septic tanks and manholes.
• Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps and service connections; sets meter boxes and installs meters.
• Responds to complaints about high bills, water taste and odor.
• Participates in creating video tapes of sewer lines and smoke testing.
• Participates in clearing sewer right-of-way of trees, brush, and other growth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

High School or General Education Development Diploma (GED) and experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer systems or related field. One year of experience is preferred.

Licensing and Certifications:
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license with the ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 6 months from date of hire. NC Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator Certification within one year from date of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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  Working knowledge of the materials, equipment, variety of methods and manual methods involved in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines, standard hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of the safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Solid understanding of the county water and sewer customer service policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, boring equipment, water and sewer tapping machines, front end loaders and related equipment.
• Ability to work in/around confined spaces.
• Complete knowledge of the hazards in the work and related safety precautions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and the public.
• Ability to read utility line maps, operation and service manuals.
• Ability to complete simple records of work activities.

Successful completion of a drug screening and criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Harnett County is one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina with approximately 130,000 residents. Our "Strong Roots, New Growth," describes a county in transition, one that values its rural agricultural heritage while also embracing new growth and industry. Harnett County is optimally located between North Carolina's capital city of Raleigh and the internationally recognized Research Triangle Park to the north, and the nation's largest military installation in Fort Bragg to the south. The county is also centrally located in North Carolina and is within close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains and Blue Ridge Parkway, and to the numerous Atlantic Ocean beaches and the Outer Banks.

The county offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, a competitive salary and benefits package including health and dental coverage, as well as retirement and a free health clinic for employees and anyone in their household. We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with Harnett County.

This position will receive benefits from the State of North Carolina.