Water Distribution Technician Full Time

Date Posted: 08/16/2021

Department: Maintenance

Compensation: $24,378

Hours: Full-time

Deadline: 10/20/2021

Position Objectives

Under direct supervision, assist Water System Operator with technical services such as maintaining distribution/service lines and meter services for the water system. Reports directly to Water System Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with checking chlorine levels at water flushers and log on appropriate forms.
• Assist with daily reading of Master Meter (M-F) and log on appropriate form.
• Assist with exercising all valves annually and log on appropriate form.
• Assist with exercising / flowing all fire hydrants annually and log on appropriate form.
• Assist with keeping all fire hydrants clean, painted, and clear of obstructions.
• Assist with keeping all flushers clean and clear of obstructions.
• Assist with mowing / weed eating all flushers and fire hydrants as needed.
• Assist with installing, changing, locking out or turning on meters as directed.
• Assist with locating and marking water lines as instructed by 811.
• Available 24/7 for emergency call in due to water line breaks / disruptions.
• Performs various safety operations as needed with Nebo Water operations and installations.
• Performs various operations and inspections related to Fire Sprinklers and riser operations at the Universal Complex.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Valid North Carolina driver's license. 

Desirable Training and Experience

Ability to obtain Flagger Certification

Opportunity to obtain Distribution Certification from NCWTFOCB (North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operators Certification Board).

Benefits

Benefited after 90 days

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Sick, vacation, and holiday pay

Membership in the Local Government Retirement System

Supplemental retirement 401k/457

How to Apply

Pre-employment drug screening and background check is required. 

Applications will be given credit only for information provided in response to this announcement. No additional information will be solicited by McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience. 

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or nationalorigin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions. 

McDowell County participates in E-Verify. 

Applications are available: 

• on our website: 
  • www.mcdowellgov.com - under "Employment"
• McDowell County Administration Building: 
  • 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• Employment Security Commission: 
  • 316 Baldwin Ave Marion, NC 28752

Applications can be submitted: 

• in person at the County Administration building: 
  • 60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by Mail to: 
  • McDowell County Human Resources60 East Court Street Marion, NC 28752
• or by email to: 
  • employment@mcdowellgov.com