Crew Member (Hydro Helper)

Crew Member (Hydro Helper)

Salary

$41,600.00 - $59,734.00 Annually

Location

Kitchen Ops Center 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05478

Department

Water Resources

Opening Date

08/13/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 AM Eastern

• Description
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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.

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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 Citys 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 youre 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 Greensboros 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 Drivers 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)

01

Do you have a Valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select the "Class" category drivers license you posses.

• No Drivers License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A
• Type B
• Out of state commercial Drivers License
• Out of state non/commercial Drivers License

03

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

04

Do you have experience with a Hydro Truck? Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.

• Yes
• No

05

Clearly give an example (company name, job title at the time, duties) of your experience operating a Hydro truck. If "No experience," please type "Not Applicable" or N/A in the designated area. Incomplete answers will not be processed; experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

06

How many years of experience do you have with water and sewer maintenance activities, sewer collection and distribution systems, confined space entry, and Hydro truck operations? Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.

• No experience
• Less than one year experience
• 1 or more years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3-5 years of experience, but less than 6 years of experience,
• 6-9 years of experience, but less than 10 years of experience.
• 10 or more years of experience

07

Clearly give an example (company name, job title at the time, duties) of your experience working with water and sewer maintenance activities, sewer collection and distribution systems, confined space entry, and/or Hydro truck operations. If you selected "No experience," please type Not Applicable or N/A.

08

Which of the following Certifications do you have? (click all that apply)

• NC AWWA Collections Certification Level 1
• NC AWWA Collections Certification Level 2
• NC AWWA Collections Certification Level 3
• NC AWWA Collections Certification Level 4
• None

Required Question

Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov