Weaverville Public Works
Job Listings

Applications and additional information regarding these positions are available at :

Weaverville Public Works
15 Quarry Road
Weaverville, NC   28787-8426
(828)-645-0606

 

A general description of these positions is as follows:

 

Administrative Assistant

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties of the employee holding this position will be to perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties for the Director of Public Works both in the office and on outside assignments.  These duties include answering incoming telephone calls to the Deparment and recieving the public at the Public Works Facility;  answering questions and responding to inquires from the public for public services provided by the Department and preparing work orders for such services;   assisting with the supervision and direction of employees in the Street Dept., Sanitation Dept., Recreation Dept., Water Dept., and the administration and supervision of all Contract Labor positions budgeted for all divisions of Public Works as directed by the Director of Public Works.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Training: (A) High School Diploma or equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, word processing, filing, etc. (B) two (2) years of business or techinical school training in a business/bookkeeping/computer field and (C) two (2) yearsexperience in a service oriented environment (government, public utility, etc.) dealing with the public, or, (D) any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

 

Water Treatment Plant Operator

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties of the employee holding this position will be the operation of the Ivy River Water Treatment Plant as directed by the Water Plant Supervisor. These duties include the direct operation of the plant and laboratory, record keeping and miscellaneous duties as required by the Department, and miscellaneous equipment and grounds maintenance duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Training: (A) High School Diploma or equivalent with specialized course work in science such as biology, general science, physics, etc. (B) two (2) years post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field and (C) six (6) months experience operating an A-Surface water treatment plant or, (D) any equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Special Knowledge Requirements:

Current minimum C-Surface Certification issued by North Carolina Water Treatment Facilities Operators Certification Board.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations.

Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; familiarity with laboratory procedures and practices.

Familiarity with the operation of personal computers.

Valid N.C. Drivers License.

Water Treatment Plant Operator - Trainee

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties of the employee holding this position will be the operation of the Ivy River Water Treatment Plant as directed by the Water Plant Supervisor. These duties include the direct operation of the plant and laboratory, record keeping and miscellaneous duties as required by the Department, and miscellaneous equipment and grounds maintenance duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Training: (A) High School Diploma or equivalent with specialized course work in science such as biology, general science, physics, etc. and (B) two (2) years post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field.

Special Knowledge Requirements:

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to obtain C-Surface Certification issued by North Carolina Water Treatment Facilities Operators Certification Board within one year of employment.

Familiarity with the operation of personal computers.

Valid N.C. Drivers License.

 

Semi-skilled Labor - Sanitation

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties of the employee holding this position are collection of garbage and refuse within the Town. These activities include dumping trash containers into a rear-loading garbage truck (normal garbage collections two days per week) and collection of yard waste, brush and trimmings (normal collections three days per week). Other duties include working with the various Public Works departments as needed in water system maintenance, street maintenance and mowing, recreation park maintenance, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Knowledge Requirements:

Valid N.C. Drivers License.

Ability to read and understand standard Public Works Department work orders and the instructions which may accompany products normally used for building and grounds maintenance activities. Ability to complete written activities reports and requisitions.

 

Skilled Labor

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the employee holding this position will be general maintenance activities of the Department of Public Works. These duties including Street Dept. maintenance activities (including street and right-of-way cleaning, mowing and routine maintenance, installing and maintaining drainage pipes and structures, sidewalk construction and repair, snow and ice removal); Sanitation Dept. collection activities (include collection of household waste, yard waste, brush and trimmings); and Water Dept. system maintenance activities (including installing water lines and taps and repairing water lines). Assignment of Skilled Labor positions to activities with the Street Department, Sanitation Department, or Water Department shall be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Knowledge Requirements:

Valid N.C. Drivers License.

Ability to read and understand standard Public Works Department work orders and the instructions which may accompany products normally used for building and grounds maintenance activities. Ability to complete written activities reports and requisitions.

Ability to work independently and to direct the work activities of others as assigned by supervisors.

Knowledge of the use of gasoline driven equipment such as lawn mowers, weed-eaters, cut-off saws, brush chippers, jack hammers, etc., used in Public Works activities.

 

Skilled Labor - Recreation

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties of the employee holding this position will be general maintenance activities of the Department of Public Works. These duties including Street Dept. maintenance activities (including street and right-of-way cleaning, mowing and routine maintenance, installing and maintaining drainage pipes and structures, sidewalk construction and repair, snow and ice removal); Sanitation Dept. collection activities (include collection of household waste, yard waste, brush and trimmings); Recreation Dept. park and grounds maintenance; and Water Dept. system maintenance activities (including installing water lines and taps and repairing water lines). Assignment of Skilled Labor positions to activities with the Street Department, Sanitation Department, Recreation Department or Water Department shall be at the discretion of the Director of Public Works.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Training: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge Requirements:

A. Valid N.C. Drivers License.

B. Ability to read and understand standard Public Works Department work orders and the instructions which may accompany products normally used for building and grounds maintenance activities. Ability to complete written activities reports and requisitions.

C. Ability to reason through problems, determine a solution, and act accordingly to complete a task without constant supervision.

D. Knowledge of general lawn and ground care activities and the operation of power equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, etc.

E. Knowledge of trees and plants normally utilized in western North Carolina for landscaping purposes.

F.  North Carolina Pesticide Application License or ability to obtain license within one (1) year of employment.