Job Opportunities

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• $15,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• State Retirement
• 401k

Class Title:         Utility Maintenance Worker-Water
FLSA:                     Non-Exempt
Salary:                  Utility Maintenance Worker  $29,387

Purpose of Class: Under supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to perform manual labor in a variety of construction, repair, and maintenance assignments.
Primary Tasks: Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.  The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs semi-skilled manual labor.
• Responsible for maintaining and repairing water systems and grounds.
• Drives equipment to and from maintenance sites.
• Operates dump truck, tractor with bush hog, fork lift, air compressor, backhoe, lawn mower, and sewer jet.
• Performs general maintenance work and daily preventive maintenance on trucks and equipment.
• Sets up work zone safety.
• Installs and repairs water valves.
• Assists in leak detection.
• Maintains and repairs fire hydrants.
• Performs general maintenance of water plant.
• Installs oversized meters.
• Repairs and maintains water booster stations.
• Installs new water taps.
• Installs and repairs leaks of water mains.
• Performs other duties as may be prescribed by the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.

Equipment operated:  Backhoe, air compressor, dump truck, utility truck, all tractors.\Reporting Relationship:  This position reports to the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
Working Conditions:  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Qualifications of Class:
Education:  High school diploma or GED.
Experience:  Supplemented by one to two years previous experience and/or training involving water or sewer system maintenance, and or grounds keeping;  or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of safety hazards.
• Knowledge of locating water lines.
• Ability to use leak detection equipment.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

 Special Requirements: Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time. Must possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.
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2)  Meter Technician:

Class Title:         Meter Technician
FLSA:                     Non-Exempt
Salary:                  Meter Technician   $27,989
Purpose of Class: Under supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor, the purpose of this position is to read water meters for billing purposes and to deliver and receive mail for the Town.
Primary Tasks: Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all of the tasks performed.  The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Position is responsible for reading and re-reading meters.
• Responsible for hanging door notices for cut offs.
• Responsible for turning on and off at meters.
• Provides water customer service; provides information to customers; assists customers with billing questions.
• Assists water crew in locating meters.
• Installs new water meters.
• Picks up mail from Post Office and delivers information/agenda packets to Town board members, as needed.
• Assists water crew in locating meters.
• Delivers recycle bins.
• Performs other duties as may be prescribed by the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.

Equipment operated:  Golf cart, town truck.
Reporting Relationship:  This position reports to the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
Working Conditions:  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
Qualifications of Class:
Education:  High school diploma or GED.
Experience:  Supplemented by two to four months previous experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Through knowledge of locating meters
• Ability to deal with public

 Special Requirements: Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds for an extended period of time.  Must possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.
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3) Currently the Elkin Police Department has 2 full-time road officer positions open.

CLASS TITLE:          Police Officer
 FLSA:                         Non-Exempt
Salary:                       $34,021.00 - $48,601.00 (Depending on experience and qualifications)

Contact Information: Capt. Josh Tulbert (336) 258-8901 or jtulbert@elkinnc.org

PURPOSE OF CLASS: Under general direction, performs all functions of law enforcement work associated with a fully qualified (certified) police officer in accordance with the requirements established by North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Standards commission; performs related work required.

PRIMARY TASKS: _Any one position may not include all the tasks listed, nor do the examples necessarily include all tasks performed.

• Patrols, on foot or in a patrol car, an assigned area within the Town of Elkin to preserve law and order, to prevent and discover the commission of crime, and to enforce the laws, and ordinances of the United States, the State of North Carolina, and the Town of
• Issues North Carolina Uniform Citations, as
• Arrests violators when necessary and transports to the
• Directs t.1.e movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic, as
• Provides escorts for parades, funerals, business employees, and other occasions, as
• Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other governmental units in conducting investigations and
• Advises property owners in practical methods of crime
• Attends various community functions to establish law enforcement presence and interacts with residents and business people to establish and maintain a positive image of the Elkin Police Department and the Town of Elkin.
• Patrols an assigned area of the town; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and assists in investigating crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; gathers evidence; interrogates suspects and makes arrest; prepares investigation
• Answers calls and complaints involving traffic, automobile accidents, robberies, domestic disputes, animal problems, disabled. motorists, breaking and entering, assault, and other misdemeanors and
• Serves legal papers such as criminal summons, arrest warrants, commitment papers, and special court orders; briefly explains the meaning of papers; makes appropriate returns and arrests, when
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews activity reports, arrest records, logs, etc.
• Appears in court as a witness to
• Notifies next of kin of deaths and
• Maintains facilities to ensure security, safety, and sanitary conditions; maintains and accounts for a wide variety of evidence and specialized equipment; and inspect and directs the maintenance of administrative and confidential
• Acts on the Police Chief's behalf as assigned and commits department resources, including personnel and equipment
• Performs other duties as may be prescribed by the Police Sergeant.

Special Requirements: Must be 21 years of age or older upon date of employment; pass a medical examination; be a citizen of the United States; have no convictions of a felony or serious misdemeanor. submit to a thorough background investigation, possession of an appropriate valid North Carolina driver’s license, eligible to possess the Probationary Law Enforcement Certificate and preferred Law Enforcement Certification issued by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Standards Commission.

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THE TOWN OF ELKIN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER AND DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, GENDER, RELIGION, AGE, OR NON-EMPLOYMENT RELATED DISABILITY IN EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS.  In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the Town of Elkin will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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