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Click Here to explore life at the City of Greensboro. Description Keep Greensboro's Water Systems Flowing - Join Us as a Crew Member (Hydro Helper) The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is looking for a dependable, safety-minded professional to join our team as a Crew Member (Hydro Helper). In this hands-on role, you'll work alongside a Hydro Operator to support essential water and sewer maintenance activities that keep Greensboro's infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and doing work that directly benefits the community, this is an opportunity to make a difference every day. Compensation and Benefits: Minimum Hiring Salary: $41,600.00 - $43,922.00 Full Salary Range: $41,600.00 - $59,734.00 Annually Benefits: The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being. Learn more Here Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday; 6:15 am - 4:45 pm *Position requires employee to be on an on-call rotation* About the Department: The Water Resources Department provides essential water and wastewater services to the Greensboro community

Our Operations teams maintain the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems, responding to routine maintenance needs as well as emergencies. This work helps protect public health, preserve infrastructure, and ensure reliable service for residents and businesses. Why You'll Love Working With Us: Make a direct impact: Help maintain the infrastructure Greensboro depends on every day.

Work as part of a team: Partner with experienced operators and crew members in the field. Stay active: Spend your workday performing hands-on maintenance rather than sitting behind a desk. Build valuable skills: Gain experience with hydro equipment, water and sewer systems, safety practices, and field operations.

Take on greater responsibility: Develop the skills needed to operate the Hydro Truck and advance within Water Resources. About the Role: As a Crew Member (Hydro Helper), you will assist the Hydro Operator with water and sewer maintenance activities and provide critical support during daily operations and emergency situations. Key responsibilities include: Assisting with water distribution and sewer collection system maintenance activities.

Serving as a backup Hydro Truck operator when the primary operator is unavailable. Applying safe work practices related to confined space entry and traffic control. Using water and sewer maps to locate and support maintenance activities.

Following verbal and written instructions and established safety procedures. Preparing and compiling accurate maintenance activity reports. Handling and transporting heavy tools, equipment, and materials needed for field operations.

Supporting the crew during routine and emergency maintenance activities. Participating in a regular on-call rotation to help respond to after-hours operational needs. Position is Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable working in the field, and able to work effectively as part of a team. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions and accurately document work are essential. Call to Action: If you're ready to build your skills while helping maintain the water and sewer systems Greensboro depends on every day, we encourage you to apply.

Join the Water Resources team and help keep Greensboro's essential infrastructure flowing. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma /GED "OR" No High School Diploma, but an equivalent of 5 years of directly related experience (e.g., water and sewer maintenance activities, sewer collection and distribution systems, confined space entry and/or Hydro truck experience) Valid Class B Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement ("OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date to maintain position) Forklift License ("Or" the ability to obtain within 6 months). Experience with a Hydro truck, water and sewer maintenance activities, sewer collection and distribution systems, confined space entry and/or Hydro truck experience)