Water Resource Service Worker I, II, or III

Water Resources Service Worker I, II, or III
Full-Time 
Salary/Pay: $32,299 - $63,927 Annually, plus excellent benefits.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM. On call rotation. Paid Bi-weekly.

Lexington, NC, striving to be a #CityofChoice and a #WorkplaceofChoice, is seeking a team and service-oriented Utility Service Worker to join #OneCityTeam and be a part of our Water Resources Maintenance Construction team for installation and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection lines. This includes installing water and wastewater meter connections, repairing water and wastewater main breaks, cleaning wastewater mains, and responding to customer complaints regarding water and wastewater including 24-hour emergency service.

Attributes:
flexibility and adaptability with willingness to respond to service calls and emergencies or to change tasks on short notice during the course of the day; highly self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and make reasonable judgement decisions; action oriented with attention to detail and accuracy; team oriented with a willingness to learn from others and teach others; effective listener and communicator across diverse characteristics of the workforce; and makes safety a priority for self and others while working. 
This position provides eligibility for pay increases with successful obtainment of water resources certifications and provides a vertical career ladder opportunity that may allow the selected candidate to advance to a higher job title and pay with the acquisition of additional knowledge, skills, certifications, abilities, responsibilities and experience during the course of employment.

Water Resources Service Worker I:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Grade 1 wastewater Operator's certificate or Grade C Water Distribution certificate.
• Some experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer lines.
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver's License with endorsement and good driving record.
• Demonstratable skills equivalent to 2 years as a Utility Service worker I.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• Grade I Wastewater Operator’s certificate or Grade C Water Distribution certificate
• Some experience in the Maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer lines;
• Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement and good driving record;
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to two years as a Utility Service worker I.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
•  Considerable experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and/or sewer lines, operating equipment, and making service connections.
• Valid Grade III Wastewater Operator’s certificate or Grade B Water Distribution certificate.
• Possession of flagger certification from the NC Department of Transportation;
• Valid Class B or A Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker endorsement and good driving record.
• Demonstrable skills equivalent to two years’ experience as a Utility Service worker II.