Sewer Mains Specialist

Compensation Range

$23.61 - $30.25

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• •Stewardship: We manage the city’s resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point’s future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we’ll need tomorrow
• •Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• •Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what’s right – even when no one’s watching. This is how we earn our community’s trust.
• •Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don’t just get things done – we find smarter, better ways to do them.

• What We Offer:
• The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• •A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• •401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• •PTO earned within first year
• •13 Paid Holidays per year
• •Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• •Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

The Sewer Mains Specialist plays a key role in supporting the Senior Mains Specialist with the daily operations of the Collection System. This dynamic role includes a variety of tasks such as SSO reporting, FTSE and FA computation, system cleaning, root control, FOG compliance, I&I management, and lift station monitoring. You’ll be hands-on with data collection, ensuring accurate reporting to the State, maintaining facilities, and assisting with system operations. Using a range of specialized equipment, you'll tackle challenging and rewarding tasks while contributing to the efficiency and sustainability of the entire system. Work is performed under regular supervision, with the opportunity to oversee and guide semi-skilled workers in alignment with City policies. If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise and teamwork, this is the job for you!

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• •Back-up ORCs for collections.
• •Assists in ensuring the collection system and associated programs follow the rules and regulations of the Federal, State, and Local agencies.
• •Completes all required reports for Federal, State, and City agencies in a timely matter.
• •Provides support departments such as lab, industrial pretreatment, FOG program, plant maintenance, engineering services, administration, code enforcement, and planning and zoning are incorporated into the system records and are in adherence to the rules, regulations and procedures of the division as directed
• •Gathers information for the FOG program, plant maintenance, wastewater treatment plants, deduct meter, sewer meters, and other programs associated with the collection system.
• •Inspects system devise, pipelines, rights-of-way, aerial lines, creek crossings, etc.
• •Monitors odor control.
• •A ss i s ts engineering technicians, engineers, and GIS personnel w i th w at e r m a i ns a n d se w er li ne prob l e m s re p orted b y co n tractors a n d l ocal c i t i z e n s .
• •On-call back-up ORC and/or On-Call Emergency Contract Inspector;
• •Assists in l o c ating l ost m a n h ol es, air releases, and force mains.
• •Adjust air release and vacuum valves on force mains.
• •P er f or m s f i e l d ch e c k s f or se w er taps using maps, records, and GIS.
• •A ss i s ts o t h e r d e p a rt m e n ts i n l ocat i ng u tili t i es.
• •A ss i s ts su p er vi s ors w i th l ocat i ng w at e r a n d se w er m a i ns;
• •Coord i n a tes w i th b uil d i ng a n d p ro p erty o w n e rs a n d t he C i ty of H i gh P o i nt E n gi n e eri n g D e p a rt m e n t to h el p s o lv e w at e r a n d se w er c o m p l a i nts;
• •Go o d k n o w l e d ge of tra ff i c ru l es a n d reg ul at i o n s a n d sa f ety ru l es a n d reg ul at i o n s .
• •Th o ro u gh k n o w l e d ge of t h e m a i nt e n a nce, re p a i r a n d/ o r co n s truct i on of w at e r a n d se w er m a i ns a n d f ac ili t i es;
• •S k ill f u l l y use t he sp e c i a l i z ed t o o l s a n d o p e rate e q u i p m e n t re l at e d t o t he as s i g n ed area including pressure monitoring, flow monitoring, odor control, grease control, etc.;
• •Works i n d e p e n d e nt l y ;
• •Int e rpret a n d e n f or c e C i ty a n d d e p art m e n tal p oli c i es a n d p roce d ure s ;
• •C o mm u ni c ate e f f ect iv e l y w i th supervisors, s u b ord i n a tes, o t h er e m p l o y e e s a n d t he g e n e ral p u b l i c ;
• •Read and understand plans, maps, specifications, data sheets, flow and pressure information;
• •Prop e r l y o p erate t w o- w ay ra di o.
• •Be a v a i l a bl e f or i mm e di ate resp o nse i n e m e rg e ncy s i tu a t i o n s to m a i nt ai n a nd restore s y s te m s .
• •E nsures t h at a l l w ork i s p e r f or m ed i n a cc ordance w i th O S HA a n d C i ty S a f ety S ta n d a rds a n d P o l i c i es.
• •Other duties as assigned.
• •Utilizes computer system to access work orders and map sewer systems;
• •Operates pipe and utility locator;
• •Operates service or tandem truck to pick up parts and supplies from vendor or city warehouse and hauls materials and equipment to and from job sites;
• •Cleaning and general housekeeping of the Division’s facilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required Qualifications

• •High school diploma or GED
• •Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for long periods
• •Must be able to work On-Call on a regular rotating basis
• •Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds or more with assistance.
• •Must be able to deal effectively with the public.
• •Must have or obtain Confined Space Competent person within 6 months of hire date
• •Must have or obtain OSHA 10-hour safety course within 1 year of hire date
• •Must have or obtain Basic First-Aid, CPR, and AED certification with 1 year of hire date (American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or National Safety Council)
• •Must have North Carolina Grade III Wastewater Collection Certification

​​ Preferred Qualifications

• •Associate’s degree in related field
• •Grade IV Collection System Certification
• •Having Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement
• •General knowledge of sewer construction and operation, By-pass pumping experience, CCTV Camera Systems, flusher trucks, rodder trucks, backhoe and tandem dump trucks.
• •30 hr. OSHA Construction Certification or 40 hr. General Industry Certification

Physical Requirements:

• •Hearing/Speaking : Ability to communicate clearly with citizens, employees, and supervisors, both in person and over two-way radio/telephone. Must hear warning sounds from equipment (buzzers, bells, horns).
• •Visual Abilities :
• •Far Acuity : Clear vision at 20 feet or more to monitor project areas and drive vehicles to/from job sites. Corrected vision: R 20/30, L 20/30.
• •Near Acuity : Clear vision at 20 inches or less for tools, manuals, work orders, and materials. Corrected vision: 20/22.
• •Depth Perception : Ability to judge distances and space for task ex