The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Work involves overseeing a crew; cleaning and unclogging sewer systems;
maintaining and repairing the utilities water distribution and wastewater
collection systems; operating power tools, driving heavy trucks, and operating
small, medium, and some heavy equipment; cleaning pipes; exercising water
valves; and installing and repairing fire hydrants. This position performs as a first responder,
identifies hazards, conducts safety checks, and ensures compliance with safety
and City regulations and policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is medium work and requires
applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 70 pounds of force
occasionally to move objects.
Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, feeling, hearing, kneeling,
lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping,
expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery
that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Requires working in
confined spaces, working under difficult weather and environmental conditions,
responding to emergencies, and working shifts including overtime.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:
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.
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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
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.
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.