Assistant Utilities Superintendent

Water C & M Crew Supervisor

Engineering Technician

Police Officer

Major responsibilities include assisting with the planning and supervising of the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines; assisting with maintaining records and files; preparing reports; and coordinating response to emergency situations. Incumbent reports to the Superintendent of Utilities and meets regularly to discuss the status of current and future divisional activities and operations.  Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.  Position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration or related field and considerable experience in construction and maintenance activities. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: possession of a valid NC commercial driver’s license is required; possession of Grade IV Collection, Cross Connection, and Grade A Distribution certificates is preferred. Must have the ability to obtain and work toward herbicide applicator license. 

Starting salary: $39,277 per year

Position open until filled.

The successful incumbent will perform difficult skilled work supervising and participating in the work of a small crew of maintenance workers and equipment operators. Incumbent will inspect work in progress; train and evaluate performance of employees; ensure appropriate materials and equipment are available; ensure compliance with standards and policies; maintain records and files; prepare reports; etc.  Qualified candidate must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with associates and the general public. Position requires: possession of a valid NC commercial driver’s license; any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school; considerable experience in maintenance, construction, or other related technical field; and 2 – 3 years supervisory experience preferred.

Starting salary: $30,680 per year

Position open until filled.

The ideal candidate will prepare engineering drawings for water, sewer and street layout projects, conduct surveys and research using property tax maps and topographic maps while ensuring compliance with project specifications and schedules.  This position also works with engineers and other departments to produce, mount, transfer, and display a variety of maps used for meetings and presentations to public offices, engineer firms, survey firms and construction firms.

The candidate should have a thorough knowledge of basic construction and civil engineering principles, practices and techniques as well as a thorough knowledge of engineering and business mathematics, surveying and drafting.  A general knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment is also needed.  Desired candidate should have a degree from an accredited community college with major course work in engineering technology or related field and considerable experience in engineering work.  Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the state of North Carolina is required.