Public Utilities Worker

The City of Roxboro (8,200) currently has an opening for a Public Utilities Worker.  Roxboro is situated in Person County, which is located near the Virginia border and just a short drive from Raleigh, Durham, and Greensboro.

This position performs a variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer utility lines for the City of Roxboro.  Those tasks include manual labor and the operation of tools and equipment in performing assigned tasks, may also include reading water meters and operating equipment as assigned, and performing other tasks as assigned.  This safety-sensitive position is subject to on-call and callback work. An employee in this class performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled work in water and sewer line maintenance and repair.  Work involves manual labor and the operation of tools and equipment in performing assigned tasks.  Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme temperatures, and are exposed to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.  Work around wastewater subjects employees to the OSHA blood born pathogen requirements. Employees may also be subject to on-call and callback work. This position is considered a safety sensitive role. Work is performed under supervision of a higher-level worker or supervisor and is evaluated through observation, conferences, and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

Salary: $36,573 ($17.58/hour) 

Desirable Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school and/or capable of receiving a GED within a one-year period.
• Some experience with construction or maintenance work or other experience using the above knowledge, skills, and abilities;
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license.