All applications must be submitted on the City of Charlotte's application portal by 12/15/2019

Charlotte’s local government, with more than 7,000 employees and a $2.39 billion budget, works hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play.

Charlotte Water provides Drinking Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment to over 1 million residents, businesses and visitors in the Charlotte Mecklenburg and surrounding communities on a daily basis. Employees work 24/7, 365 days to keep this life sustaining resource available to everyone while protecting and supporting the environment.

Function:

Skilled Trades

Job Title:

Manhole Inspector

Summary:

This position is responsible for performing various manual and semi-skilled tasks of average difficulty inspecting the Utilities Wastewater Collection System.

Under general supervision, the employee exercises minimal initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Employee may have to perform tasks of a hazardous nature. Position operates electronic locators, brush removal equipment, maintains truck inventory, safe work area, and enters information into City database with portable and desktop PC’s.

When able – unblocks/remove debris from wastewater lines using grabber rod; interacts with utility customers both internal and external.  Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observations and reviewing work orders.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs manual and semi-skilled labor tasks related to the inspection General assessment of the sewer gravity system
• Locates utilities on the job
• Digs out utilities manually
• Performs simple measurements
• Interprets meter readings
• Performs routine safety inspections
• Receives parts and materials from warehouse personnel
• Interacts with utility customers
• Transports materials, tools, and equipment to and from job sites
• Sets up and removes warning signs and traffic control devices
• Operates the following: 
  • electronic utility locators, SL-Rat, small hand and power tools, gas monitors, and computer systems
• Based on a checklist, maintains utility vehicles in clean, good operating condition
• Maintains truck inventory
• Maintains clean and safe work area
• Performs related work as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proper safety practices, proper use of hand signals for equipment operations, gas monitoring equipment, pipe sizes and materials, confined space, gravity sewer systems, personnel computer, basic computer software, and communications equipment
• Read and write, understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Read and interpret maps
• Drive and work safely
• Perform work requiring physical strength
• Work in confined spaces
• Operate small equipment
• Work in a team atmosphere
• Be a self-starter, try new ideas
• Maintain flexibility
• Communicate effectively
• Deal with and resolve conflict within a team
• Be courteous under pressure
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and general public
• Use and care of basic hand/power tools, the use of brush removal equipment, and driving light trucks/small off-road equipment
• Able to lift, push or pull up to 90 pounds
• Able to climb a ladder
• Stand for long periods of time and walk on rough terrain
• Work in all types of weather, environmental conditions
• Work eight or more hours

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years construction and/or utility experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
• Meet City Driver’s Requirements

Salary:

• $31,200

General Information:

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits
• The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace

How to Apply:

Apply online.

If you need assistance completing your online application, you are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available.

Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Conditions of Employment: The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.