Utility Line Technician I/Sewer

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Life insurance at no cost

457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, F

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking a Utilities Line Technician I in the Water Resources Department to repair and maintain water, sanitary sewer, and storm lines. The role involves heavy equipment operation and routine semiskilled tasks with a starting pay of $20.00 per hour, negotiable by qualifications and experience.

Essential duties include operating jack hammers and heavy vehicles, maintaining records, and responding to utility emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Possession of valid Virginia driver's license and acceptable driving record; ability to obtain CDL Class A within 90 days.
• IS100 and IS700 NIMS training within 90 days; PACP certification preferred; GIS experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Performs repair and maintenance on water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Operates jack hammers, tampers, saws, and other handheld tools.
• Maintains time, material and work order records.
• Responds to emergencies including weather-related incidents and utilities emergencies.
• Potential progression to Utility Line Technician II.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Jack hammers

Tampers

Saws

CDL equipment (dump trucks, jet-vac)

Backhoes

Job description

Description

Water Resources Department is seeking a Utility Line Technician to repair and maintain water and sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. The successful candidate will perform routine and semiskilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of various tools and equipment by performing the following duties. Normal starting pay for Utility Line Technician I is $20.00 per hour. Pay is negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

City of Lynchburg offers competitive benefits.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs manual labor associated with the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines;
• Operates jack hammers, tampers, saws, and other handheld tools both mechanical and manual;
• Performs repair and maintenance on small equipment;
• Operates CDL equipment such as dump trucks, dump truck trailer, CCTV truck units and combination jetting vacuum (jet-vac) trucks;
• Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, one ton dump trucks, combination jetting vacuum (jet-vac) trucks, and other medium and light duty vehicles as necessary;
• Maintains time, material and work order records;
• Performs assigned duties in response to emergencies such as utility related emergencies, and weather-related emergencies - snow removal, and flooding;
• Works various schedules as assigned;
• Performs duties to demonstrate ability to move to Utility Line Technician II.

Additional Duties

• Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned;
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Additional Requirements

• Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City's criteria;
• Ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License Class A within 90 days of employment;
• Ability to obtain certifications necessary for specific work unit, such as flagger certificate, basic first aid and CPR certification;
• Relevant background checks must be completed and approved;
• Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position;
• Certification in NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, or PACP, preferred;
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred;
• Experience with ArcMap or other GIS software preferred.

Benefits

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services.

Employees in full-time positions are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System (VRS); the City’s contribution is based on a rate determined bi-annually by the VRS Board and employees pay 5% of base pay (pre-tax) towards their VRS benefit
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Optional benefits such as 457 deferred compensation, Roth IRA, flexible spending accounts, etc.
• Eligibility for parental leave and tuition assistance
• Paid Time Off

Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position.

Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans.

Additional Information About City Benefits

Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.