Utility Maintenance Worker I (Water)

Town of Herndon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Herndon seeks a dedicated individual for semi-skilled labor in construction and maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure. Responsibilities include assisting with repairs, emergency responses, and general maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and some experience in maintenance work.

Qualifications

• One year experience in sewer or water system maintenance preferred.
• Must obtain confined space and trench safety certifications within six months.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance work on water distribution and sewer systems.
• Assist in emergency repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Respond to water and sewer emergencies 24/7.

Skills

Maintenance

Emergency Response

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Safety Equipment

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $47,375 - $64,452/annually dependent on qualifications
• Posted Date: 05/07/2025

The purpose of this position is to perform semi-skilled, manual labor in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments. Position is responsible for assisting with maintaining and repairing water and sewer infrastructure, water services, valves, fire hydrants, water mains, sewer services, manholes, sewer mains and other relevant areas; and supporting other operations/divisions as needed, or in emergency cases, including but not limited to: grounds, streets, buildings and trash collection.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Performs a variety of tasks pertaining to maintenance work in the care of town water distribution system and sanitary sewer conveyance system.

2. May drive vehicles/equipment to and from job sites; may operate equipment in performance of maintenance duties.

3. Assists with work zones; setup, flagging and maintenance.

4. Performs general maintenance work and daily preventative maintenance on trucks, mowers and equipment.

5. Assists in installing water meters, ground meters, fire hydrants, drinking fountains, new water lines and other water infrastructure components.

6. Assists in repairing main water line breaks; repairs service lines, repairs fire hydrants; paints fire hydrants and well buildings; backfills around ground meters.

7. Assists with site maintenance of tanks and sewer stations.

8. Assists with maintaining the sanitary sewer conveyance system; flushing mains, clearing blockages, and repairing mains and manholes.

9. Assists with required system test; collecting water samples, conducting fire flow test, pressure test.

10. Assists in marking water and sewer lines as needed.

11. Requires 24/7 response to water and sewer emergencies related to water breaks, sewer backups and sewer repair.

12. Assists with special events as needed, including setup and breakdown.

13. Supports public works emergency operations, including but not limited to snow removal, storm cleanup and other inclement, weather-related needs, and other duties as needed.

14. Must report to work in, and wear at all times on the job, steel-toed safety shoes of an acceptable standard, effective the first scheduled workday. May not work without safety shoes.

15. Performs other duties as required.

Position is considered “essential personnel”; defined as staff who are required to report to their designated work location during weather related or other emergencies, even when town offices are closed or normal operations are suspended

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• One years’ experience and/or training in sewer or water system maintenance preferred
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable record
• Must be able to obtain confined space and trench safety certifications within six months of employment with the town.
• Must be able to obtain both flagger certification and forklift operator license issued by the Virginia Department of Transportation within six months of employment with the town.

HOURS:

6:30am - 3:00pm

LOCATION:

Town Shop, 1479 Sterling Rd, Herndon, VA 20170

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The Town of Herndon, VA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the ADA, the town will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with this employer.

Duties involve the ability to exert physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Duties may also require coordinated movements to operate light and heavy equipment; some duties require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, tastes, odors, depths and textures; some duties require suitable, visual perception and discrimination, as well as oral communications ability. Tasks may risk exposure to adverse, environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease and pathogenic substances.