Public Works: Water & Sewer Crew Member

cityoffredericksburg; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 38,927 - 44,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical, vision, and dental coverage

paid leave

paid training

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

City of Fredericksburg is seeking Crew Members for Pumps & Transmission to join the Public Works team. This full-time position offers competitive pay, paid training, benefits, and meaningful opportunity to serve the Fredericksburg community while building essential public works skills.

Crew Member I focuses on drainage and sewer maintenance, inspection and reporting, and site cleanup, while Crew Member II handles water and sewer line work, roadway restoration, and fire hydrant maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
• Must obtain Basic Work Zone Traffic Control certification within one year of hire.
• Must complete OSHA‑required training and certifications within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Crew Member I: Drainage maintenance—clean gutters, culverts, drainage structures; basic digging and routine maintenance.
• Crew Member I: Sewer maintenance—assist with removing blockages and pump stations upkeep.
• Crew Member I: Inspection and reporting—walk sewer lines and report issues to higher staff.
• Crew Member I: Site cleanup after maintenance or emergency response.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Fredericksburg is seeking Crew Members for Pumps & Transmission to join the Public Works team. This full-time position offers competitive pay, paid training, benefits, and meaningful opportunity to serve the Fredericksburg community while building essential public works skills.

Crew Member I focuses on drainage and sewer maintenance, inspection and reporting, and site cleanup, while Crew Member II handles water and sewer line work, roadway restoration, and fire hydrant maintenance.