Water & Sewer Line Technician I – CDL & Heavy Equipment

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

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.