Utility Maintenance Worker

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of:

Utility Maintenance Worker

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $51,910.35 - 63,607.86

WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch Street, Apex, NC 27502

SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7am - 3:30pm

POSTING CLOSING DATE: December 06, 2026 at 5pm

Are you a hands-on problem solver who takes pride in keeping essential water services flowing safely and reliably? The Town of Apex is seeking a Utility Maintenance Worker or a Utility Maintenance Technician, to inspect, maintain, test, and repair our water distribution system. If you enjoy working outdoors, tackling practical challenges, and serving your community, consider joining Team Apex!

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Performs intermediate-level work in the operation, inspection, maintenance, repair, testing, and preventive maintenance of the Town's water distribution system, ensuring the reliable and efficient delivery of water services.

Qualified candidates could be hired for a Utility Maintenance Worker or a Utility Technician based upon the following duties and requiements.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE:

Utility Maintenance Worker:

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled trade work operating specialty equipment and using hand tools in the operation, construction, replacement and repair of water lines.
• Participates in the maintenance, repair, and installation of meters, risers, hydrants, valves, back flow prevention, and related appurtenances.
• Works with valve maintenance crews locating documenting and exercising distribution system control and isolation valves.
• Assists with the setting up of the job and controlling safety and traffic.
• Assists with system shutdowns and carries out water line and hydrant flushing assignments
• Completes training and becomes proficient at water sampling and cataloging.
• Completes training and becomes proficient with leak detection.
• Responds to service calls on weekend and night duty in rotating on call; Makes initial determinations regarding Town or customer responsibility.
• Subject to call back duty during inclement weather such as hurricanes, tornados, windstorms, snow, etc.
• Interacts with utility customers on requests for service, complaints and down services.
• Assists other divisions in special situations.
• Prepares and maintains records of work activities in WOMS using computer and mobile applications.

Utility Technician:

• Leads/provides special training to small groups on work tasks/duties.
• Performs inspections on new construction and existing water/sewer appurtenance.
• Performs on-call duty on a rotating schedule.
• Performs maintenance/repairs/replacements/installation of meters, taps, backflow preventers, hydrants, water/sewer valves, lines and services, manholes, and other related appurtenance.
• Performs water sampling and testing of water lines, water towers, and services.
• Performs annual switchover flushing of the distribution system.
• Performs leak detection and pressure checks.
• Initiates and completes services requests, work orders, and inspections in WOMS and develops searches to produce data essential for department reporting.
• Operate, inspect, stock, and maintain vehicles and equipment for the purpose of safe operation while maintaining a Class A CDL.
• Performs flagger, trenching and shoring, and confined space activities as required by site conditions and Town safety policy.
• Enforce policies and procedures that affect the distribution and/or collection system.

WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:

Utility Maintenance Worker Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• C-Distribution and CDL within 1 year

Senior Maintenance Worker Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-years of related experience
• C-Distribution
• NC Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement

Utility Technician Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2-years of related experience
• B-Distribution
• NC Class A or B CDL with Tanker Endorsement

GET TO KNOW APEX:

Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine''s Best Place to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction rating received in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU:

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it''s also a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being an employer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:

• Free or low-cost medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
• 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
• Participation in the Local Government Employees'' Retirement System (LGERS)
• Traditional sick and vacation leave
• 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off per year
• $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
• Bereavement leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP IN MIND:

Providing a safe work environment for our employees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required by position), background verifications including references, criminal record and driver''s license check prior to employment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of the background screening process.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.