Utility Line Technician I/Sewer

City of Lynchburg•Lynchburg, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Water Resources Department is seeking a Utility Line Technician to repair and maintain water and sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines. The successful candidate will perform routine and semiskilled work in a variety of construction, repair and maintenance assignments involving the use of various tools and equipment. Normal starting pay for Utility Line Technician I is $20.00 per hour. Pay is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Possession of valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and acceptable driving record according to City's criteria
Ability to obtain Commercial Driver's License Class A within 90 days of employment
Ability to obtain certifications necessary for specific work unit, such as flagger certificate, basic first aid and CPR certification
Relevant background checks must be completed and approved
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment

Nice To Haves

May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position
Certification in NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification Program, or PACP, preferred
Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
Experience with ArcMap or other GIS software preferred

Responsibilities

Performs manual labor associated with the repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines
Operates jack hammers, tampers, saws, and other handheld tools both mechanical and manual
Performs repair and maintenance on small equipment
Operates CDL equipment such as dump trucks, dump truck trailer, CCTV truck units and combination jetting vacuum (jet-vac) trucks
Operates heavy equipment such as backhoes, one ton dump trucks, combination jetting vacuum (jet-vac) trucks, and other medium and light duty vehicles as necessary
Maintains time, material and work order records
Performs assigned duties in response to emergencies such as utility related emergencies, and weather-related emergencies - snow removal, and flooding
Works various schedules as assigned
Performs duties to demonstrate ability to move to Utility Line Technician II
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.