WSS Service Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County's Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking Water/Sewer/Streets (WSS) Service Technicians for the Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau. These roles involve constructing and maintaining public infrastructure, with specializations in water maintenance, water distribution, sewer construction, sewer maintenance, sewer video inspection, street construction, street maintenance, and asphalt/concrete maintenance. Crew members work in various weather conditions, performing tasks related to the maintenance, replacement, repair, inspection, and new installation of water, sewer, and streets infrastructure. The county is looking for motivated, dedicated, and skilled individuals who enjoy teamwork and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma/equivalent
Ability to learn how to operate non-commercial vehicles, use hand and power tools and read maps (for Trainee level)
Must be able to obtain a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification within one (1) year of hire date (for Trainee level)
One (1) year of experience in public works, construction or another trade vocation that demonstrates the ability to perform semi-skilled manual maintenance and/or construction (for Technician level)
Ability to use hand and power tools to complete work, read maps, and operate commercial (CDL required) and non-commercial vehicles based on assignment (for Technician and Senior Technician levels)
Two (2) years of experience in public works, construction or another trade vocation that demonstrates the ability to perform semi-skilled to skilled manual maintenance and/or construction (for Senior Technician level)
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Ability to pass a pre-employment criminal records check (including criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history)

Nice To Haves

Experience with construction, utility operations, or in one or more technical areas of water, sewer, or streets operations
Experience or training reading blueprints, plans, and system maps
Experience using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
Work zone safety certification to include flagging
Confined space and/or Excavation certification
Possession of a valid class "B" or "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Water main, hydrant, and valve repair and maintenance; and Service installations and restorations for utility patch repair (Asphalt/Concrete/Seed-Straw).
General water system maintenance; Inspection, installation, removal, and replacement of residential and commercial water meters, including meter reading; and Valve and fire hydrant inspection.
Maintenance and replacement of pipes, catch basins, manholes, culverts, channels and other storm and sanitary sewer structures; Asphalt and concrete work; and Sewer flushing, jetting, baiting and retrievals, including inspections/cleanings.
Inspection of storm and sanitary sewer mains and structures using CCTV trucks, pole cameras, etc.; and Set up and operation of acoustic sewer inspection systems.
Construction, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, concrete pads, and bike share stations; and Asphalt and concrete work including utility patches and potholes.
Use a computer, related software, or work order system to enter data for work orders, completion of work, and customer complaint documentation.
Perform daily written and verbal team/customer interaction including responding to onsite resident inquiries.
Use hand and power tools to complete work.
Operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles, based on assignment.
Respond to emergencies including call-back and mandatory overtime as needed (i.e., snow removal operations, water main breaks, other emergencies).