Posted: Oct 12, 2026
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Utility Maintenance Mechanic I

Town of Clayton - Clayton, NC
Full-time
Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026
Other
* Salary Grade SG 301*  * Recruitment Range: $44,805.00 - $55,961.00 *
** Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience **
* Work Location is 653 Veterans Pkwy., Clayton, NC (Johnston County) *

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I for the Water Resources Department. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in areas including police, fire, and electric utilities. The Town of Clayton also offers a range of PT positions including positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts.
 
The Town of Clayton is the fastest growing town in Johnston County, which is the fastest growing county in the State of North Carolina. The vision for the Town of Clayton includes a thriving town where growth contributes to the quality of life enjoyed by long-time residents and newcomers alike; easy access but with an atmosphere that feels smaller than it is; a system of parks and greenways that connect people and places; neighborhoods with a variety of quality living options; a town that offers opportunities for people to live, create, shop and eat; a bustling and historic downtown, and businesses that are successful, growing, and investing in the community.
 

 

Duties & Responsibilities

Performs responsible unskilled and semi-skilled work in the installation, replacement, repair and preventive maintenance of water and sewer lines, pumping stations, and appurtenances.  Employees are on-call and subject to call-back work.  This position is classified as Service Critical. 

  • Performs preventive maintenance and repair to sewer lift stations; pulls pumps, cleans pumps and wet wells; checks generators and bypass pumps, and all other related structures. 
  • Assist in the operation of the Vac-truck and jetting machine to regularly clean sewer lines, unstop blockages and all other town-related needs. 
  • Performs permit required confined space entries into manholes, wet wells, check valve vaults, meter vaults, and related water and sewer appurtenances. 
  • Records pump hours and averages for review by the Water Resources Superintendent. 
  • Performs preventive maintenance to the water distribution system; flush water mains, flush hydrants, install auto flushers, and exercise valves. 
  • Troubleshoots electrical and instrument equipment such as floats, relays, control panels and all other related structures to the pump station. 
  • Assists in the application of herbicides around hydrants, valves, valve markers, manholes, pump stations and easements, as well as operating equipment to cut the undergrowth. 
  • Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, Air Release Valves (ARV) and all related structures. 
  • Assists in the operation of the equipment used to inspect the collections system. 
  • Operates various pieces of equipment needed to complete tasks. 
  • Maintains necessary tools and inventory on departmental vehicles.   
  • Operates tapping machine to make water and sewer taps; sets meter boxes; installs meters; performs pressure/volume tests. 
  • Performs other related tasks as directed.

 

Special Requirements, Education & Experience

 

  • Basic knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines. 
  • Basic knowledge of the variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. 
  • Basic knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of sewer pump stations and appurtenances. 
  • Working knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools. 
  • Working knowledge of the safe use and operation of automotive and mechanical equipment.  
  • Basic knowledge of maintaining accurate records. 
  • Basic knowledge of the Occupational Hazards and Safety precautions needed in the work environment as well as Town policies and procedures. 
  • Basic knowledge of the Town’s current work order system. 
  • The ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. 
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, supervisors, and the public. 
  • The ability to read utility line maps, operation, and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 
  • Basic knowledge in conflict resolution. 
Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma or GED required. 
  • Collections 1 and or C-Distribution preferred. 
  • Experience in construction-related utility work including heavy equipment operation.
OR

Depending on the position, the Town may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.