NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Field Operations Technician I
Shelby, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$16.64/hr - $16.64/hrNEOGOV is a company that operates in the water resources sector, and they are seeking a Field Operations Technician I. The role involves performing skilled trades work to assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines, operating equipment, and completing work orders for utilities maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Receives, performs, and completes work orders for basic utilities maintenance work as assigned
Installs water and sewer infrastructure for both water distribution and sewer collection systems including water lines, fire hydrants, sewer lines, manholes, and air release valves
Installs, repairs, and replaces taps and services for water and sewer; installs meters and bypass valves; changes meter riser boxes and meters
Repairs, replaces, and installs manholes, covers, and inverts; repairs or replaces hydrants
Operates trucks and backhoe to backfill trenches, open holes, dig trenches, and set trench boxes; operates air hammer, bush hog, tap machine, and borer to dig under sidewalks and roads; operates concrete mixer and installs low pressure pump stations
Assists with service truck organization and inventory
Performs preventative maintenance and tests sewer lines using smoke, acoustical/sonar, and flow monitors; cleans sewer lines with jetting, rodding, or bucket machines and jet vac equipment; videos sewer lines with cameras for structural assessment and tap identification
Tests water lines; conducts pressure check, hydrostatic pressure check, and chlorine test; exercises valves, flushes lines and hydrants
Locates and marks water and sewer services
Prepares and maintains records and work orders; draws maps of water and sewer lines and intersection sheets using GIS
Sets up work zones and flags traffic; puts out signs, closes lanes, sets up lane shifts, and closes roads as directed
Performs right-of-way maintenance; mows grass, edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, trims trees and shrubs
Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment
Responds to and investigates customer complaints, service calls, and makes necessary repairs
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Obtain North Carolina Grade I Wastewater Collection and/or Class C Water Distribution, Competent Person, Flagger, and CPR certifications within two years of hire
Valid commercial driver's license with a Class A tanker endorsement in the State of North Carolina, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire
Some knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines
Some knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances
Thorough knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools
Ability to operate back hoe and other medium construction equipment
Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, and the general public
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life Insurance
401k
NC Retirement
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
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