Water & Sewer - Field Technician I - Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians EBCI EMERGENCY ALERTS PAY BILL Position title Field Technician I Description Performs various operations, construction, maintenance, and repair procedures to expand and upgrade the water distribution system and the waste water collection system in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. Complies with all applicable local, State, and Federal regulations, ordinances, policies, and permits. Responsibilities Meets with supervisor and coworkers to review/discuss projects, work orders, receive instructions, and job assignments. Prepares for job assignment by reviewing work orders, researching system map and related documents, engineering prints, schematic maps, and/or project files. Selects supplies and equipment based on geographic location, nature, and scope of the job. Obtains supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for the job from warehouse or pipe storage yard, (i.e. distribution apparatus such as pipes, valves, hydrants, other fittings; construction equipment such as back hoes, air compressor, boring tools, etc.) Checks equipment and personal safety/protective devices to ensure safe operation and proper working order. Prepare job site to ensure compliance of safety and traffic regulations. Sets up traffic warning signs, barricades, and re-routes traffic as needed. Verifies job location and utility markings prior to beginning work. Dresses out with appropriate safety gear such as safety vest, hard hat, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection prior to the start of the project. Performs a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair duties on the water distribution system such as: excavating trenches, ditches, and holes in compliance with the Underground Utilities Act; cuts asphalt and concrete; installs, repairs, operates, and maintains pipelines, service connections, fire hydrants, service taps, meter boxes, wells, water tanks, and other pipeline apparatus. Performs a variety of construction, maintenance and repair duties on the waste water collection system, and septic systems such as: excavating trenches, ditches, and holes in compliance with the Underground Utilities Act; cutting asphalt and concrete; installing, repairing, operating, and maintaining pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, septic tanks, and drain fields. Performs a variety of operational duties such as flow and pressure tests, line flushing, and isolation of water line leaks. Assists customers with a variety of service-related inquiries, investigates customer complaints and problems, and takes appropriate action to resolve them within departmental guidelines. Performs final clean up, ground maintenance and landscaping duties. Completes necessary work order documentation (i.e., project performed, materials used, time, and lists of any specifics of job). Participates in training and safety programs, including "competent person" and OSHA certifications as required. Performs stand-by duties as required by supervisor (24 hours for 7 days, as needed). Performs a rotational "On Call" status to respond to emergencies/ weather situations, is considered essential personnel and required to respond appropriately. Assists and provides back up for other departments as required. Performs all duties according to established safety guidelines and Tribal policy. Scope of Supervision This position is supervised by program leadership. This position is not responsible for supervising others. Minimum Mandatory Qualifications Experience: One (1) year of related experience preferred; Education: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required. Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. Must obtain Grade 1 Collections and C Water Distribution Operator Certification from the North Carolina Operators' Certification program on or before the two-year anniversary of hire date. Must have or be able to obtain required certifications (Flagger, Confined Spaces, Backflow and Cross Connection, Trenching and Shoring, Collections and Distribution). Disclaimer * Disclaimer Statement This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request. EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site. Employment Type Full-time Program Water - Sewer Division Operations Pay Level 09 Non Exempt Pay Range $17.27-$21.59 Per hour Date posted October 5, 2026 Valid through October 11, 2026 ALL JOB POSTINGS CLOSE AT 11:59PM EST ON THE CLOSE DATE. apply now Close modal windowPosition: Field Technician I Name* E-mail* Phone* LetterAdd CV & DocumentsAdd Phone Send Application Thank you for submitting your application. We will contact you shortly!