Utility Line Technician

Posted on Feb 14, 2022
The Town is seeking a Utility Line Technician in the Water and Sewer Maintenance department. This position performs skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines. Extended hours are often required for emergency response, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
SALARY: $37,440.00 - $48,692.00 Annually
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
DIVISION:  W/S MAINTENANCE
OPENING DATE: 01/14/22
 
In June of 2021, the Front Royal Town Council passed a resolution making it unlawful to require current or potential Town employees be vaccinated for COVID-19 as grounds for employment. The Town encourages individuals to apply regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

The hiring rate for this position is $37,440 annually. The Town of Front Royal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
  • Install, maintain, repair and replace utility lines and accessories
  • Perform water and sewer taps and service connections
  • Install water meters
  • Flush sewer lines and manholes
  • Locate water and sewer lines
  • Install, test and repair water meters and fire hydrants
  • Perform routine bacterial and CL2 tests; add necessary chemicals to sewer lines
  • Perform minor landscaping on property following completion of work
  • Operate trucks, tractors, back-hoes and mechanical equipment in connection with above tasks
  • Assist in snow and ice removal
 
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements
  • Education: High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience: One (1) year of general work experience required; water and sewer line work experience preferred
  • Valid Drivers License 
  • CDL Class B with tanker and air brake endorsement required at time of hire or within six(6) months of employment
  • Flagging certification required within six (6) months of employment
 
Qualifications
  • Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines
  • General knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
  • Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
  • Possess organization and multi-tasking skills
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and other departments
  • Ability to work for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions
 
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Work Environment
  • Work is performed outdoors. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions to include extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards and atmospheric conditions.
  • Worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized protective equipment
Physical Demands
  • This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
  • Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
  • The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus
  • Vocal communication is required for exchanging ideas and receiving orders; hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
  • Visual acuity is required for the operation of machinery and motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
 
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
https://frontroyalva.com/
102 E. Main St.
Front Royal, VA 22630
(540)635-3929
hr@frontroyalva.com
Position #2020-00023
UTILITY LINE TECHNICIAN
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