Equipment Operator - Wastewater Infrastructure Repair

Salary: $48,600.00 - $68,000.00 Annually Location : Wendell, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00334 Department: PU Sewer Maintenance Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Hiring Range: $48,600.00 - $58,300.00 Job Description The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department is looking for an Equipment Operator - Wastewater Infrastructure Repair to join our team. This position functions as the primary manual labor component of each two-man crew assigned to the Reactive Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with responding to calls for service to address sewer system blockages and overflows by cleaning sanitary sewer mains. Staff assigned to this role assist a lead worker in the maintenance and operation of combination flush/vac equipment used to clean sewer structures by way of high-pressure water hoses and nozzles. The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Equipment Operator: Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications Qualifying Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5% About Us: The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. Work Location: This position will report to the East Raleigh Operations Center, located at 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591. Work Hours: Regular scheduled working hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. Staff assigned to this role will provide functions critical to the completion of the following tasks: Daily vehicle and equipment inspections Haul materials, supplies, equipment, earth and refuse Maintenance and Operation of wide range of gas-powered small equipment Maintains and operates heavy equipment related to utility construction projects Assist with truck/supply room inventory Assist crew with all other work-related tasks Duties and Responsibilities The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Work is conducted in a crew setting primarily in an outdoors environment in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, open manholes, and open excavations. May involve entering areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas Perform semi-skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations Required to fulfill call duty on a rotating basis which will include weekends and/or holidays May be required to work extended shifts including shifts outside of normal business hours and work on weekends and/or holidays Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions; performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts; cleans and performs preventative maintenance; and monitors need for replacement or advanced repairs Assist with inventory counts and monitoring of needed tools and supplies Complete various manual labor tasks such as loading/unloading equipment, setup of traffic control work zones, setup of combination jet/vac sewer cleaning truck, opening manhole covers, inserting cleaning nozzles into sewer pipes, monitor cleaning operations to identify any issues, guide operator on when to start/stop flushing hose progress while cleaning, teardown of equipment, routine cleaning of truck and tools Provide support to the City's emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; Less than 1 year experience in light to medium construction equipment operation or related work such as: Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems Farming: manual labor, equipment operating Moving Company: labor, truck driver General Municipal Worker: utility inspector Tech School Student: mechanical Firefighter: full or part-time OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted Licenses and Certifications:Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire Additional InformationKnowledge of: Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work Basic mathematical concepts Basic filing and record-keeping principles Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices Uses and properties of supplies and equipment Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment) Customer service principles Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment Modern office technology Skill In: Following directions and meeting standards Providing attention to detail in assignments Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions Proofreading and error correction Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory Performing basic math calculations Comprehending reference books and manuals Operating assigned tools and equipment Organizing and maintaining records and files Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards (based on assignment) Providing customer service Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction ADA and Other Requirements:Work Environment and Physical Effort: Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in confined spaces, and warehouse or shop environments. Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and communicable diseases. City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future. To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits. 01 Please select your highest level of education completed. Some high school High school diploma (or GED) Some college Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree PhD or other professional degree 02 How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field? None Less than 1 year 1 to less than 2 years 2 to less than 3 years 3 to less than 4 years 4 to less than 5 years 5 to less than 6 years 6 to less than 7 years 7 to less than 8 years 8 to less than 9 years 9 to less than 10 years 10 years or more 03 Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire? Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License. I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire. No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire. 04 Do you have a valid North Carolina Class A (CDL) Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire? Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License. No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire. No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire. 05 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position? Yes No 06 If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04