Entry-Level Utilities Technician: Wastewater Systems

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel; Maryland; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel seeks an entry-level Utilities Support Worker I for the Utility Operations in the Department of Public Works. The role involves physical manual labor, assisting semi-skilled workers in repairing and maintaining wastewater distribution and collection systems.

Responsibilities include trench work, pipe fitting, equipment operation, and adherence to safety regulations. CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment, with

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Six or more months experience in repair, maintenance, and construction work.
• Valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• CDL with tanker endorsement required within six months of employment.
• Position is Safety Sensitive and subject to drug/alcohol testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor in repair and maintenance of wastewater systems.
• Digging and backfilling trenches, constructing shoring, laying and connecting pipes.
• Operates wheel loaders, dump trucks, and various power equipment as trained.
• Uses sewer cleaning equipment; checks manholes; patches holes; repairs construction area.
• Tests and maintains valves and other components of the wastewater system.
• Responds to weather-related events and emergencies; operates during snow removal operations.

Skills

Repair and maintenance know-how

Operate vehicles and power equipment

Read blueprints and schematics

Lift heavy objects and work in adverse

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Anne Arundel County Office of Personnel seeks an entry-level Utilities Support Worker I for the Utility Operations in the Department of Public Works. The role involves physical manual labor, assisting semi-skilled workers in repairing and maintaining wastewater distribution and collection systems.

Responsibilities include trench work, pipe fitting, equipment operation, and adherence to safety regulations. CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within six months of employment, with