Public Works Sewer Technician (Wastewater)

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pension plans

13 paid holidays

Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave

Job summary

City of Lancaster in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a skilled worker for the Wastewater Collection System. The role involves constructing, maintaining, and repairing sewer components, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will guide crews, operate heavy equipment, and ensure compliance with SOPs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of relevant experience, plus PA license requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to lead field crews and coordinate tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in English reading, writing and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pipe and operate heavy equipment under supervision.
• Follow safety protocols and SOPs during all duties.
• Enter confined spaces to inspect and repair sewer mains as required.
• Build forms for wastewater components and finish concrete.
• Lay bricks and blocks for DPW projects and construct sidewalks/curbs.
• Prepare alleys/roads for construction and establish trench safety.
• Oversee trench and excavation safety and shoring installations.
• Operate vehicles to haul materials and perform backfill tasks.
• Occasionally perform utility markouts as needed.

Skills

Public Works safety

Reading blueprints

Interpreting engineering drawings

Team leadership

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Carpentry tools

Concrete/masonry tools

Pipe installation tools

Culvert maintenance tools

Shoring equipment

Job description

City of Lancaster in Lancaster, PA, is seeking a skilled worker for the Wastewater Collection System. The role involves constructing, maintaining, and repairing sewer components, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

You will guide crews, operate heavy equipment, and ensure compliance with SOPs. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least five years of relevant experience, plus PA license requirements.