Employment Opportunity: Public Services - Utility Maintenance Technician

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Job Status: 
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date: 
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Job Reference Number: 
091626 UM

Employment Opportunity

Town of Lake Lure

Public Services - Utility Maintenance Technician

 

The Town of Lake Lure is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Maintenance Technician. Employees in this class perform a variety of semi-skilled and occasionally skilled labor tasks to maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, stormwater basins, water and sewer lines, and drains, as well as various town buildings and facilities, including parks and recreation facilities.  Although assigned to a specific service crew, employees are assigned to other service crews regularly depending on seasonal demands, emergencies, and project priorities.

Work involves operating a variety of tools and equipment. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mist, gases, poor ventilation, and oils.  Employees may be subject to on-call and call-back work. 

Work is performed under the regular supervision of the assigned division supervisor and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices. This is a full-time non-exempt position with a Salary Range of $39,947-$63,915 based on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

To apply, please submit an application and resume to the Town of Lake Lure: Attention Jennifer Duncan, P.O. Box 255, Lake Lure, NC 28746, or email the application to jduncan@townoflakelure.com.  You may download the application here.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Town of Lake Lure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.