Utilities Technician

Salary: $49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually Location : Raleigh, NC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00320 Department: PU Meters Opening Date: 02/20/2026 Closing Date: 3/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Hiring Range: $49,900.00 - $62,400.0 Job Description This advertisement is replacing Utilities Technician - 2026-00008. Candidates who have applied to requisition 2026-00008 do not need to apply again. Qualified applications will be referred over to the hiring department when this posting closes. The Utilities Technician is devoted to providing operational, technical and maintenance support for the City's water, wastewater, collection and distribution systems. Incumbents perform skilled activities in support of maintenance and monitoring functions. About You: Our ideal candidate should have a strong work ethic, excellent time management skills, and the ability to communicate and work independently or in group settings as needed. This role also requires the willingness to withstand extreme heat and cold weather conditions encountered in North Carolina along with insects, spiders, and snakes. About Us: This position is part of a diverse team in the Raleigh Water, Meters Division, Small Meter Program. Program assists with the maintenance of 220,000 water meters in the Raleigh service area: including Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, Wake Forest, Rolesville, and Garner. Functions include but not limited to customer move/in and move/outs, severance for non-payment, leak diagnosis and repair, meter replacement and meter box maintenance. Additional division duties include meter reading, meter testing, and Cross Connection programs. This is an excellent position to start your career with City of Raleigh, with plenty of career paths to move up within the City. 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. Provides skilled assistance in maintaining and monitoring the City's water, and wastewater collection and distribution systems. Supports activities include locating lines, repairing and maintaining water distribution pipes, valves, meters, hydrants and other related equipment, performing flushing operations, and performing field lab analysis and sample collection Collects, prepares and enters system data; creates work orders; logs work activities. Updates maps, enters account or water quality data, compiles and prepares reports, and maintains records, files and work-related documentation Responds to customer inquiries and concerns. Meets with customers and contractors regarding repair, installation and maintenance work; assists in providing solutions to issues and concerns Performs routine maintenance of job sites, vehicles, tools and equipment, including calibrating equipment Sets up and breaks down traffic control measures, work zones, and related equipment. Monitors safety of workspaces Monitors supplies and equipment inventory and initiates requests for required parts, tools and materials Typical Qualifications Education and Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years' experience in water/wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance/repair or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted. Licenses or Certifications: Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 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, specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations Customer service principles Modern office technology Skill In: Following directions and meeting standards, providing attention to detail, proofreading, and error correction in assignments Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions 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 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: Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a warehouse environment or shop environment. Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to 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 water/wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance/repair, or related work? 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 Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position? Yes No 05 If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10