Dan Wilcox
LeAnn Pierce
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Tom Bridges
Gary Doetsch
Council Member
Council Member
Steve Shuttleworth
Michael Cramer
Council Member
Town Manager
TOWN OF CAROLINA BEACH
1121 N. Lake Park Boulevard
Carolina Beach, North Carolina 28428
910 458 2996
FAX 910 458 2997
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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Utility Maintenance Worker
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$13.03/Hour or $27,094/Year
Full-Time, Non-Benefit Eligible, Temporary Position
Open Until Filled; Potential for multiple vacancies
NOTE: No benefits of any kind, other than those required by law, are offered. No Holiday pay, or any other
type of supplemental pay or benefits are available for this position.
Primary Reason Why Classification Exists
To perform unskilled to skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of streets and
storm drains, water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, and other infrastructure facilities
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An employee in this class performs routine manual labor in the installation, maintenance, and
repair of water and sewer lines, meters, hydrants, and other infrastructure facilities. Work is
generally performed as part of a work team to maintain and repair streets, storm drains,
underground utility systems, structures, facilities, and grounds for use by Town residents and
visitors. Work is distinguished from the Utilities Maintenance Worker II level by the type and
complexity of work assignments, license to operate certain equipment, and degree of supervision
required. This classification is non-supervisory. Work is performed under the direction of a
utilities or public works supervisor or other management official and is evaluated by visual
inspection of work, periodic meetings, compliance with safety procedures, and overall quantity
and quality of work performed.
Illustrative Examples of Work
 Installs and maintains water and sewer mains, service lines, fire hydrants, water and sewer
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taps and service connections; installs or replaces meters; repairs and replaces water and
sewer lines and related facilities; makes utility cuts and patches streets and storm drains; may
perform cross-connection inspections
Lays pipe; erects street signs; cleans ditches; mows rights-of-way; operates forklift at
warehouse; hauls dirt and materials to job sites using dump truck; mixes small batches of
concrete required for jobs
Installs meters, meter boxes; reads meters and other related water distribution tasks
Performs other maintenance duties such as cleaning, patching, rodding, and flagging and
directing traffic; installs, cleans, repairs, and replaces manhole covers and valves
Performs masonry and asphalt work in connection with tasks; pours and finishes concrete
and asphalt to patch streets; makes utility cuts; edges sidewalks; flags traffic
Inspects, cleans, and maintains pump stations; cleans trucks and equipment; checks fluid
levels and performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment, performs specific
operators maintenance as needed or required
Operates service trucks, tractors, backhoes, and mechanical equipment
Clears and mows utility rights of way; grades and seeds property after completing projects
Applies pesticides and herbicides under license of certified employee
Performs general cleanup of facilities such as emptying garbage, picking up litter, and
discarding yard waste; cleans and lubricates truck reels, nozzles, hoses, blades, and other
preventive parts; informs supervisor of equipment repair needs
Works “on-call” rotation
Performs other related tasks as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
 Knowledge of installation and maintenance practices for water and sewer services, water
drainage design, asphalt and concrete maintenance
 Knowledge of fundamental soil characteristics indigenous to the area
 Knowledge of occupational health and safety practices required in performing water and
sewer pipe maintenance and when working in traffic control zones
 Knowledge of the purpose and operation of heavy equipment
 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with other employees and
citizens; ability to explain work to be performed and end results to be expected
 Ability to understand and comply with supervisory instructions
 Ability to identify and report maintenance needs of various pipe maintenance structures
 Required to report back to work in the event of emergencies and work in varied weather
conditions
Physical Requirements
Work in this class is defined as heavy work requiring physical exertion of in excess of 100
pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of frequently, and/or up to 20
pounds of force constantly to move objects. Employee has to perform physical activities such as
climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, standing, pushing,
pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling talking, and hearing. Employee must have the visual acuity to
visually inspect small defects or parts, operation or inspection of machines and earth moving
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equipment, use measurement devices, and to determine the neatness and accuracy of work
assigned. Employee must have the stamina to work for extended periods some of which in
emergency situations.
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in outside environmental conditions including extreme heat and
cold with snow and ice. Employee is subject to noise which may cause the employee to shout in
order to be heard above the ambient noise level. Employee is subject to vibration, such as
exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body and is also subject to
workplace hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts or exposure to chemicals,
oils, fuels, and potential for blood borne pathogens in raw untreated sewage. Employee is subject
to atmospheric conditions due to exposure to fumes, odors, and dusts and may work in close
quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small areas of sewage and water lines, and other
confined space areas. Employee is required to work on an “on-call” rotation schedule.
Education
Graduation from high school or GED equivalency
Experience
Experience in the installation and maintenance of water & sewer lines preferred
Special Requirement
 Valid NC driver’s license; required to obtain a commercial driver license (CDL-B)
 Certified in first aid & CPR
 Must be able to obtain Grade I Waste Water Collection Certificate
 Ability to obtain and maintain Grade C Water Distribution Certificate preferred
 Employee required to successfully complete the NIMS course work applicable to the position
within one year
FLSA Status: Nonexempt (eligible for overtime or equivalent compensatory time at 1½ times
the employee’s regular weekly rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the Town’s
official work week and not the employee’s work schedule).
Disclaimer
This classification specification has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of
work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be
interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees to perform the job. The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
section of this classification may vary from position to position and a more thorough description
of these elements can be found in the employee’s Position Analysis Questionnaire (PAQ). The
Town of Carolina Beach reserves the right to assign or otherwise modify the duties assigned to
this classification. April 2015.