Water Mains Specialist

High Point Museum; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal service provider in High Point seeks a dedicated individual to maintain its water distribution system. The role requires performing heavy physical tasks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and effectively communicating with the public. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be capable of lifting heavy objects. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, supporting both personal health and financial security.

Benefits

Life-long monthly pension after 5 years

401K and 457B Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor, lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Need strong verbal communication skills for interaction with the public.
• Ability to read and understand safety manuals and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain water distribution systems.
• Inspect and repair pipelines and associated equipment.
• Perform quality testing on water and maintain field records.

Skills

Communication skills

Physical strength

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries. We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world! * A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service* 401K and 457B Retirement Plans* PTO earned within first year* 12 Paid Holidays per year* Tuition Reimbursement Plan* Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one* Back Up Operator in Responsible Charge for the distribution system, backflow prevention program, and fire hydrant use program;* Performs duties of back-up ORC for the collection system, when qualified,* Ensures the distribution system and associated programs follow the rules and regulations of the Federal, State, and Local agencies including completing all required reports in a timely manner;* Inspects system devise, pipelines, rights-of-way, water storage facilities, aerial lines, creek crossings, etc.;* Ensures information from support departments such as lab, plant maintenance; engineering services, administration, and code enforcement is incorporated into the system records, rules, procedures or ordinances;* Repairs, adjusts, and calibrates various devises in the distribution system such as air reliefs, vacuum prevention valves, pressure sustaining valves, altitude valves, and pressure recording devices.* Perform fire hydrant flow test, pressure monitoring, leak locating, water quality testing, and disinfection field testing;* Works with, supplies information, and receives information as needed for the water quality, maintenance, fire hydrant meter program, TRC, plan review, and other programs associated with the distribution system;* Monitors SCADA system flows;* Installs and maintains system instrumentation such as flow meters, pressure monitoring, etc.;* Acuity, near – Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Must be able to see hand tools, instruments, work aids, manuals, instruction books, work orders, materials and supplies. Both eyes 20/22 corrected* Depth perception – Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships to see objects where and as they actually are. Must be able to judge distances to use both hands in performing different tasks at the same time and in seeing entire project area to observe persons or vehicles as they approach, to ensure safety.* Field of Vision – Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Must be able to see a wide span of area to cover project site, and ensure safety, while looking at a given object or instrument.* Accommodation – Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This is especially important when doing near-point work while glancing up to check the entire work area. Must be able to adjust the eye lens to glance quickly at equipment or people who are located at varying distances.* **Heavy Work**: Exerting up to 50 pounds or more of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and 10/20 pounds of force constantly to move pipes, tools, materials, etc. Physical demand requirements usually require walking or standing for long periods of time, carrying, bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, crawling, reaching, climbing and stretching, although workers may sit on occasions. There is significant use of arms, hands, legs, feet and back.* Type of Physical Demands* Read: Ability to read safety and other manuals, instructions, equipment readings, street signs, location books, work orders. etc., to read and understand directions (N,E,S,W) to locate job sites.* Write: Must be able to write work orders clearly and legibly.* Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions and communicate well with citizens in person, co-workers and other City personnel in person or over radio and telephone; ability to perform proper and clear communication rapidly during emergency situations.*The City of High Point is committed to providing a safe, comfortable working environment for all employees. To that end, we are proud to comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements, as well as make reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees as we are able in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candidates selected for employment must undergo (a.) a drug screening, in accordance with the City’s drug and alcohol policy and (b.) a background screening to determine whether there is any current, pending, or previous charge, conviction or other infraction deemed incompatible with service in the capacity for which the candidate is being hired. In lieu of or in addition to background screening, candidates selected for employment in a position that requires working with children in any capacity must be fingerprinted and undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. Certain positions are considered so critical to the health and safety of others that a candidate cannot be placed in any such position without passing a pre-placement physical exam. The City offers employment to successful candidates conditioned upon the City’s receipt of satisfactory results from all required screenings, checks, and exams, as applicable.*### City of High Point - Benefits Overview StatementThe City of High Point offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.Access the following link to view City of High Point Benefits and links to Benefit sites: The provides a summary of benefits for City of High Point Employees.