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Harnett County Schools · 1 month ago

Distribution System Technician Trainee

Lillington, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad

$40K/yr - $40K/yr

0+ years exp

Harnett County Schools is seeking a Distribution System Technician Trainee to perform manual labor work in the installation, repair, activation, and deactivation of water services for Harnett Regional Water. The role involves maintaining and repairing sewer stations and associated equipment, as well as performing various tasks related to water distribution systems.

EducationHigher EducationTraining

Responsibilities

Installs water and sewer taps; repairs leaks in water distribution system; straightens and repairs valve boxes; relocates water lines

Installs fire hydrants

Maintains sewer stations; pulls and repairs sewer pumps, valves, seals, etc.; clears and rakes bars and screens

Primes and performs preventive maintenance on sewer pumps

Performs general carpentry work in renovation and repair of sewer station facilities

Must be able to drive and operate a vehicle to travel as needed

Operates utility trucks to transport supplies to work sites

Assists in cleaning and maintenance of shop area

Washes and maintains trucks

Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the County and various regulatory agencies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

NC Water Distribution CertificationPlumbing KnowledgeMechanical MaintenanceManual LaborCustomer ServiceEffective Communication

Required

High school diploma or equivalent

No experience required

Or equivalent education and/or experience

Possession of NC Water Distribution Class C Operator's Certification within 1 year of hire date

Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license (Class A) within 1 year of hire date

Knowledge of the principles of plumbing and mechanical maintenance as applicable to water distribution systems

Knowledge of the geographical layout of the Harnett Regional Water Service Area

Knowledge of County policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness

Skill in using equipment and tools necessary for unearthing water system fixtures

Ability to perform minor equipment repairs

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, possibly under challenging and arduous conditions

Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with customers

Ability to maintain control when dealing with sensitive issues

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Ability to meet deadlines

Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 20 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects

Frequently requiring 30 pounds of force to move objects

Occasionally requiring to exert up to 100 pounds of force to move objects

Physical abilities of climbing, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, kneeling, lifting, having manual dexterity, using mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, performing repetitive motion, speaking, standing, expressing ideas by the spoken word, and walking

Visual acuity to operate equipment