Salary : $56,036.00 - $84,053.00 Annually
Location : NC, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00208
Department: Water Distribution
Opening Date: 10/03/2025
Closing Date: 10/22/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
OWASA is seeking an individual to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as a Utility Technician III. This position will assist in leading the maintenance of the water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines within OWASA's system.

Examples of Duties
A Utility Technician III position is assigned to one of the following crews: Sewer Maintenance and Easements; Valve Maintenance; Water Service and Maintenance; Customer Service and Hydrant; Sewer Preventative Maintenance; or Construction. This position is exposed to all types of weather and outdoor elements; responds to rotating on-call after hour emergencies as needed; uses a variety of hand tools and operates heavy equipment. Position leads the team members in the absence of the Crew Supervisor and is responsible for the safety of themselves and the public by maintaining work zone safety through traffic control and other safety devices to safely work within the road right of way and/or easements.

Typical Qualifications
Position requires a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling in water and sewer systems, with at least two years of experience. Valid North Carolina driver's license required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have the ability to complete employer paid certification in Sewer Collection System Grade II or Water Distribution System Grade B. Physical requirements include exerting up to 100 pounds, walking/standing to a significant degree, working outdoors in all weather conditions, and responding to rotating after-hour situations as necessary. Experience using Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of Cityworks work order management system is preferred.

Supplemental Information

• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution
• Retirement health savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave, and Recovery Leave
• Annual CDL Bonus
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Educational Reimbursement
• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer?
• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. Come join our awesome team full of great people. OWASA provides competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment.
See OWASA's website for details.
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How many years' of experience do you have working with water and sewer systems? Please briefly explain your specific experience.
02

Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent? And do you have specialized training in Water and Wastewater systems? Please explain.
03

Do you have a CDL Class A? If so, how many years of experience do you have driving various vehicles (i.e. dump trucks, tanker, concrete mixers, tractor trailers etc.)?
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What certifications have you obtained related to water and wastewater?
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Please describe your familiarity with and previous use of software including: Microsoft Office Suite or similar (including email, document creation and storage), Work Order System (CityWorks or similar), and GIS.
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Please list the heavy equipment, machinery, or other tools you have experience operating, please include years of experience.
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If your crew is having a hard week, how would you go about motivating them? Please explain what you would do to motivate them as a team and as individuals.
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