Water & Sewer Utility Technician I

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Life insurance at no cost to employee

Paid Time Off

Parental leave and tuition assistance

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg is seeking Utility Line Technicians in the Water Resources Department. The role involves repairing and maintaining water and sewer lines, operating heavy equipment and various tools, and keeping detailed time and work records.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with progression based on qualifications and experience. The City offers competitive benefits and requires CDL A within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Virginia driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain CDL Class A within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain water and sewer lines.
• Operate jack hammers, tampers, saws, and other tools.
• Maintain time, material, and work order records.
• Respond to utility and weather-related emergencies as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Time/records keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class A

Flagger certification

First aid & CPR certification

NIMS IS-100 & IS-700

NASSCO PACP (preferred)

ArcMap / GIS software (preferred)

Job description

The City of Lynchburg is seeking Utility Line Technicians in the Water Resources Department. The role involves repairing and maintaining water and sewer lines, operating heavy equipment and various tools, and keeping detailed time and work records.

Starting pay is $20.00 per hour, with progression based on qualifications and experience. The City offers competitive benefits and requires CDL A within 90 days.