Water & Sewer Line Technician

Stafford County; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafford County is seeking semiskilled and skilled workers to install, repair and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances. The position carries a career ladder with advancement as experience increases, and requires the ability to work under supervision in varying conditions.

The hiring range is $23.60 to $34.74 per hour, with progression across Line Worker I-III and CDL/VDOT certifications potentially affecting pay. Direct deposit and ID verification are standard at hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Level II requires CDL.
• Level III requires VDOT flagging certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate flushing, cleaning and line inspection equipment.
• M ake water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines and related facilities.
• Unstops lines with rodding machine; repairs and flushes fire hydrants.
• Operates trucks, tractors, back hoe, air hammer, tapping machine and other mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks.
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks; excavates and backfills trenches.
• Installs water meters, fire hydrants, and valves.
• Performs minor landscaping and asphalt work after work is completed.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Skills

Tools & equipment

Manual labor

Teamwork

Backhoe operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDL

Flagging certification

Job description

Stafford County is seeking semiskilled and skilled workers to install, repair and maintain water and sewer lines and appurtenances. The position carries a career ladder with advancement as experience increases, and requires the ability to work under supervision in varying conditions.

The hiring range is $23.60 to $34.74 per hour, with progression across Line Worker I-III and CDL/VDOT certifications potentially affecting pay. Direct deposit and ID verification are standard at hire.