Lead Water Quality Technician

Lead Water Quality Technician

Salary

$54,201.00 - $81,302.00 Annually

Location

E.M. Johnson Water Treatment Plant 10301 Falls of Neuse Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00686

Department

PU Water Plant

Opening Date

10/08/2026

Closing Date

10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Hiring Range

$54,201.00 - $67,802.00

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Job Description

Every day, City of Raleigh employees are working behind the scenes in critical functions that serve our community. The team at Raleigh Water help make us a world-class leader in sustainable water and wastewater service delivery. In fact, the city of Raleigh has the safest drinking water in the country.

Raleigh Water's mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental and social vitality of our communities. To carry out our mission and continue to provide the safest and best drinking water to our community, we are seeking a skilled Lead Water Quality Technician to provide specialized maintenance of water infrastructure.

What we offer:

• Growth Opportunities! Learn as you grow with On-the-Job Training (OJT) available as part of career development

• We've got your covered - Uniforms

• A culture of continuous improvement

• Stability - You can't outsource water

• Work-Life Balance! - 5-Days per week

We take care of you! Our benefits include:

• Paid Time Off

• Over 2 weeks of vacation during your first year

• 12 sick days earned per year

• Additional leave, Birthday leave, Well-Being leave, Personal leave

• 16 Hour Service to others leave

• Low-cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Retirement (Pension): Start young and retire early!

• Optional supplemental retirement plans

• Wellness programs

• Tuition assistance program

• Military friendly - use your GI Bill

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.

• Performs advanced specialized activities in assignment area and/or lead technical and specialized skilled work activities

• Performs or coordinates the delivery of specialized service work; may conduct inspections and sampling; reviews completed work and/or inspection/sampling results; follows up on issues related to compliance or maintenance and repairs

• Responds to inquiries, concerns and information requests from customers; research issues and account information; recommends field-related work activities; refers complex issues to appropriate resource

• Prepares and maintains activity logs, reports, data, files, spreadsheets and assignment-related documentation

• Assists with special projects as assigned

• Monitoring and performing sampling to ensure compliance with applicable regulations

• Reporting process control or plant irregularities determined from sampling

• Conducting trunk line and pump station sampling

• May serve as a lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

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

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Water Distribution License

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Municipal water system and mapping
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Traffic control and work zone safety
• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of standard office equipment and computer applications such as word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications

Skill in:

• Leading and mentoring others
• Responding to emergency situations to mitigate damage to utilities, highways infrastructure and provide public health and safety
• Operating all vehicles and equipment, with concern for safety at all times
• Safe driving and navigating City streets with large vehicles
• Interacting with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, and others to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
• Following directions and meeting standards

Ability to:

• Manage projects and inventory
• Properly setup work zones and safely work in City roadways
• Perform inspections and repair to ensure safe operating conditions
• Monitor and maintain required supplies, materials, and inventory
• Comprehend reference books and manuals
• Utilize a computer and relevant software applications
• Lead and train others, trouble shoot issues, and make sound judgment calls

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.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

04

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

05

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