Job Description

Posting number: 2026-00561

Department: PU Water Distribution

Job classification: Equipment Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Agency, Maintenance

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Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team. Equipment Operators are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Equipment Operator also performs maintenance and equipment operation for the City’s distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets, such as services, mains, and fire hydrants, etc.

Work Hours: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm

This position includes rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities. When on call, you'll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If you're called out to work during your on-call shift, you'll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules as well as after-hours work requirements can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.

The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Equipment Operator:

• Qualifying Equipment Operator are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay.

• Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications.

• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.

About Us:

Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve.

Examples of duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, replaces, and repairs assets such as water services, mains, fire hydrants, valves, sample stations, and auto flushers

• Serves as a second hand to the primary repair person for the crew

• Works after hours on an on-call rotating repair call crew

• Works after hours should work extend past normal shift

• Assists in setting up and breaking down work zones, including signage and traffic control devices

• Performs repairs on leaking, broken, or damaged system components

• Performs yard maintenance daily, monthly, or as needed

• Hauls equipment and materials to and from job sites

• Monitors and ensures safe working conditions and environment; identifies potential hazards and initiates or coordinates corrective action to maintain safety; ensures availability, maintenance and operability of safety and work-related equipment; monitors processes and activities to assure quality

• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations

• Performs inspections on heavy equipment to identify any mechanical issues. Reports needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or perform minor repairs on equipment. Maintains equipment daily

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and less than 1 year experience in light to medium construction equipment operation or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be transferable such as:

• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation

• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction

• Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems

• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating

• Moving Company: labor, truck driver

• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector

• Tech School Student: mechanical

• Firefighter: full or part-time

Licenses and Certifications:

Supplemental information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operating and driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck

• Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil

• Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness

• Ability to collaborate with others in team assignments and projects

• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks

• Mechanical aptitude/good with your hands

• Ability to understand and adhere to safety procedures

• Organized and able to prioritize tasks

• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials, and inventory

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Customer service principles

• Modern office technology

• Following directions and meeting standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions

• Proofreading and error correction

• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in confined spaces and warehouse or shop environments

Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and communicable diseases.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.