Utilities Field Pipeline Technician

City of Richmond•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is hiring a Utilities Field Pipeline Technician to install, maintain, and repair sanitary and combined sewer/wastewater pipelines and related infrastructure. The position performs routine maintenance and repairs to help ensure the safe and proper operation of the City’s sewer systems. Work includes installing piping and fittings, inspecting piping systems, responding to work orders, and preparing tools, materials, and equipment for daily assignments. The technician uses hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, saws, wrenches, jackhammers, basin hooks, and sewer corks; drives vehicles including pickup trucks and dump trucks; and may operate small equipment and machinery. Duties also include guiding equipment operators during excavation after buried utilities have been located, setting up work zones and flagging traffic, stocking and maintaining the crew truck, transporting personnel and supplies, and communicating with residents about repairs and their concerns. The anticipated hiring range is $42,900–$50,509.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
One year of related experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience, as approved by the department, may meet the minimum qualifications.
Obtain a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire.
Ability to follow safety procedures and standard operating practices.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assigned tasks and time effectively.
Skills operating machinery and hand tools, reading and interpreting blueprints, communicating verbally and in writing, consulting with internal and external departments and agencies, and providing customer service.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in utilities and/or plumbing fields.
One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and replace sewer/wastewater pipes, valves, fittings, and related equipment.
Perform routine maintenance inspections of piping systems and maintain the City’s sanitary and combined sewer infrastructure.
Guide equipment operators during excavation after buried utilities have been located.
Set up and flag work zones with signage and cones, assist with road closures, and help ensure the safety of the public and coworkers.
Drive commercial vehicles to and from job sites and transport materials, equipment, and personnel.
Operate small equipment and machinery and use hand tools for pipeline work.
Respond to work orders and assemble tools, materials, and equipment for daily assignments.
Stock and maintain the crew truck and its supplies.
Communicate with citizens to explain necessary repairs and hear their concerns.
Attend and receive necessary training.