Distribution System Specialist - County of Dare, NC : Job Details

Salary: $46,876.00 - $60,939.00 AnnuallyLocation : Kill Devil Hills, NCJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 2024-00643Department: Water-DistributionOpening Date: 07/24/2024About the Position Performs intermediate skilled trades work participating in the maintenance and repair of water mains and service lines, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Distribution System Superintendent. Job Duties

• Installs new water taps, service connections, meters, valves, and hydrants.
• Reads meters on a monthly cycle, locks customer meters for non-payment of bills.
• Performs routine maintenance on hydrants, valves, meters/boxes, and end of the waterline blow-off assemblies.
• Locates utility water lines for contractors, homeowners, and construction.
• Repairs water mains and services line leaks.
• Performs ground maintenance at distribution facilities, water tower sites and pump stations.
• Performs other assigned duties.

Position Qualifications

• General knowledge of the materials, methods and techniques used in water distribution system maintenance and repair.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and of the necessary safety precautions of the work.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate a backhoe, jackhammer, and other large pieces of equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local officials, associates, and customers.

Education, Experience and Supplemental Information High school diploma or equivalent or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.A competitive benefits package is provided:

• 12 - 30 paid vacation days per year, based on length of service
• 12 paid sick days per year
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 3 paid personal leave days
• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee
• Life Insurance
• Local Government Retirement System
• Automatic 3% contribution into NC Total Retirement 4019K0 Plan
• Longevity Pay Plan
• Employee Assistance Counseling Program
• Transfer of sick leave from another North Carolina state or local government agency will be considered within 2 months of hire
• Elective supplemental insurance including short-term disability, vision, dental, term life

Employees have the option to cover their dependents on the County's group policy at their own expense through payroll deduction. Note: Part-time positions do not include benefits. If this is a part-time position, it will not include benefits.