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City of Sanford Position Announcement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Position:   Utility Maintenance Worker II                Position No: PW-SC&M-05-12

Department:      Sewer C&M Division of Public Works Department

Starting salary: $26,720.49 per year earned and paid on a bi-weekly basis

Description of Work/Duties:  Incumbent will perform intermediate semiskilled work in the maintenance and repair of specialized machinery and equipment in wastewater collection systems, water pump stations and sewer lift stations and other related work as required.  Work is performed under regular supervision and requires occasional reporting for duty outside the normal operating schedule, which may include weekends, holidays and/or inclement weather. Tasks include:

• Assists in the maintenance of wastewater collections system equipment and installation of equipment.
• Assists with repairs on pumps, motors, electrical panels, and other equipment used for wastewater lift stations.
• Assists with the replacement and repair of mechanical valves and electrical components.
• Assists with repairs and adjusting telemetry and alarm systems.
• Assists with lubricating and changing oils in equipment.
• Washes, cleans, and paints lift stations.
• Assists with functions and operations of generators producing kilowatts greater than 45 kilowatts and up to 135 kilowatts.
• Inspects and tests for performance, reads gauges and meters and performs adjustments to pumps and floats for proper operations.
• Assists with other tasks as required such as cleaning, rodding, and repairing of wastewater lines.
• Maintains grounds at stations, right of ways and access.
• Maintains professional rapport with fellow workers, other departments and the public.

Minimum Training & Experience:  General knowledge of standard practices, methods, tools, safety practices and occupational hazards connected with general maintenance and operations of wastewater collections systems, water pump stations and sewer lift stations and work from sketches required.  Skills in the use and care of hand tools, machines and equipment required.  Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and possession of a valid NC commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Closing date:    Friday, August 17, 2012 @ 5 p.m.

Go to the City's website to apply or come to city hall between 8am-5pm and fill out an application.