Utility Technician III

Utility Technician III

Orange Water and Sewer Authority (OWASA) 

OWASA is searching for an experienced individual to join our Water Distribution and Sewer Collection team as a Utility Technician III.  

Key Responsibilities

• Supports leading the maintenance of the water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines within OWASAs system. Position will be assigned to a specific crew covering either:
  • Sewer Maintenance and Easements Repairs collection system infrastructure and maintains easements and off-road assets. 
  • Valve and Hydrant Maintenance Inspects, maintains, repairs, and operates valve and Hydrant infrastructure.
  • Water Maintenance and Services Locate and repair water mains, Installs, repairs, and replaces water services and sampling stations. 
  • Customer Service and Meters Assist customers with issues, and operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces water meters, meter setters, and meter boxes.
  • Sewer Preventative Maintenance - Performs cleaning, inspection, and preventative maintenance of the wastewater collection system.
  • Construction - Performs new installation and replacement of aging water and sewer infrastructure including water and sewer mains, large meters, and special projects.
• Responds to rotating on-call after hour emergencies as needed. 
• Responsible for the safety of themselves and the public. 
• Uses a variety of hand tools and operates heavy equipment (Dump truck, backhoe, excavator, loader, tamp, saw, tapping machine, etc.). 
• Leads the team members in the absence of the Crew Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus specialized schooling in water and sewer systems. 
• Two years of experience working with water and sewer systems. 
• Valid North Carolina drivers license required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).  
• Ability to complete employer paid certification in Sewer Collection System Grade II or Water Distribution System Grade B prefer certifications to already be active. 
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of Cityworks or similar work order management system.
• Ability to effectively communicate information with customers, public and other employees.
• Able to exert up to 100 pounds, walk/stand to a significant degree, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and respond to rotating after-hour situations as necessary. 

Pay and Benefits

• Salary Range is $56,596 - $84,894

• 5% Employer 457 plan contribution  

• Retirement health savings account 

• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Long-term Disability  

• 12 Paid Holidays 

• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Parental Leave, and Recovery Leave 

• Annual CDL Bonus 

• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend 

• Educational Reimbursement 

• Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education   

• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from previous NC Local Government or State agency employer 

• Much, much more! 

Team members are our most important resource. OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diverse experiences. We provide competitive pay and benefits in a safe, rewarding work environment. Visit www.owasa.org to apply for this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close October 8, 2026.