Utility Locator Synerfac Technical Staffing
Raleigh, NC27 days ago
| Location | Raleigh, NC |
| Salary | $54,201–$81,302 Per Year |
Lead Utilities Technician
Salary
$54,201.00 - $81,302.00 Annually
Location
3304 Terminal Drive, Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00729
Department
PU Meters
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
10/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hiring Range
$54,201.00 - $67,802.00
Job Description
The Lead Utilities Technician provides specialized maintenance of water infrastructure and performs lead worker duties by leading crews and overseeing other Utilities Technicians.
About You:
Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic with excellent time management skills. They can communicate and work independently or in group settings as needed. Additionally, they can withstand extreme heat and cold weather conditions encountered in NC along with insects, spiders, and snakes.
About Us:
This position is part of a diverse team in the Raleigh Water, Meters Division, Small Meter Program. Program assists with the maintenance of 220,000 water meters in the Raleigh service area: including Knightdale, Wendell, Zebulon, Wake Forest, Rolesville, and Garner. Functions include but not limited to customer move/in and move/outs, severance for non-payment, leak diagnosis and repair, meter replacement and meter box maintenance. Additional division duties include meter reading, meter testing, and Cross Connection programs. This is an excellent position to start your career with City of Raleigh, with plenty of career paths to move up within the City.
Duties and Responsibilities
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.
Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees to instruct or advise on tasks or assignments
Leads a crew during normal hours and after-hours emergencies and trains and monitors the work of new and current employees to provide feedback and make corrections to their work, as needed. Performs field verification for inspections of hydrant and valves to meet City, state and federal mandates
Sets up work zones, monitors and measures job site hazards, and hazardous conditions and materials
Sets up jobs to install new services, hydrants, and valves by locating any assets needed, completing preliminary shut down, and speaking with residential and commercial customers regarding parking situations or scheduling issues
Prepares, maintains and/or reviews reports, data, forms, permits, and/or code enforcement investigations; monitors, tracks and maintains inventory levels
Leads other technicians and operates heavy equipment, performs physical labor, and records technical data documentation. Locates, maintains, repairs, replaces, inspects and installs water distribution pipes, valves, meters, fire hydrants, mains, water services and other related appurtenances for water customers
Prepares, maintains and/or reviews reports, data, forms, permits, and/or code enforcement investigations; monitors, tracks and maintains inventory levels
Monitors and evaluates incoming 811 locate tickets, assigns to appropriate zones if locate is required, or closes tickets as needed.
Participate in mandatory call duty assignments twice per calendar year, as scheduled by the department.
Works additional overtime hours as needed during severe weather events, emergencies, or other operational situations requiring additional staffing and support
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience;
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in water/wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance/repair, or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licensing and Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
Skill In:
Ability To:
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), construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate,?extreme cold (below 32 degrees),?communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
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Please select your highest level of education completed.
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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in water/wastewater infrastructure inspection, maintenance/repair, or a related field?
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Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question
Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov