Maintenance Assistant - Collection System Maintenance

Work, Serve, Thrive. Â With the City of Durham Â

Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.

Starting Salary: $39,141.00Â

Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The City of Durham's Department of Water Management (DWM) wants YOU to join our team of more than 380 talented and dedicated employees that provide critical water and sewer services for Durham's 309,000 plus residents. Not only do we deliver the Best Tasting Water in the state to our customers each and every day, but we also make sure that the wastewater leaving our facilities is carefully treated to protect the environment. We have a wide-ranging variety of positions open to match your skill set - mechanics, engineers, maintenance specialists, technicians, customer billing techs, and much more. Â If you have a passion for managing vital water resources, protecting the environment, providing excellent customer service, and keeping the water and wastewater in the pipes, bring your skills and talent to Durham!

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We have vacancies for Maintenance Assistants in within the Collection System Maintenance Division of Water Management. Successful candidates must be able to operate or learn to operate the tools and equipment required for the position, including closed circuit television equipment, flush truck operations, and sanitary sewer overflow response.

We seek motivated team-players who take pride in their work and wish to advance their careers in the industry. For Stand-by/Recall duty, you can expect to cross train in the Outfall Maintenance and Lift Station support roles as necessary. Â

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In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties. Overtime is required when needed or when responding to emergencies. Â This role participates in the scheduled rotation for Stand-by/Recall duty throughout the year. This job works during all types of weather. Â

• Performing semi-skilled and manual labor for water, wastewater, construction, general maintenance, community development or facilities projects.
• Transporting and carrying materials, mowing and trimming, cleaning equipment and making minor repairs.
• Assisting in asphalt, concrete, storm sewer and ditch projects.
• Assisting with traffic control device installations.
• Assisting neighborhood improvement services with neglected property maintenance, painting, light carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)Â
• One year of maintenance or customer service experience related to assignment.
• A valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required
  
  

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• Experience within water & sewer maintenance at other municipalities