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Arlington County Government · 1 day ago

WSS Service Technician (Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$58K/yr - $88K/yr

1+ years exp

Arlington County Government is seeking motivated and skilled WSS Service Technicians to help maintain vital public infrastructure. The role involves working in teams to perform maintenance, repair, inspection, and installation of water, sewer, and street infrastructure under various weather conditions.

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Comp. & Benefits

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; and

Respond to emergencies including call-back and mandatory overtime as needed (i.e., snow removal operations, water main breaks, other emergencies)

Qualification

Water maintenanceSewer constructionStreet maintenanceUse of handPower toolsReading mapsComputerized maintenance management system (CMMS)Work zone safety certificationConfined space certificationCustomer serviceEmergency responseTeamwork

Required

High School Diploma/equivalent

Ability to learn how to operate non-commercial vehicles, use hand and power tools and read maps

Must be able to obtain a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification within one (1) year of hire date

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

Ability to use hand and power tools to complete work, read maps, and operate commercial (CDL required) and non-commercial vehicles based on assignment

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

Ability to use hand and power tools to complete work, read maps, and operate commercial (CDL required) and non-commercial vehicles based on assignment

Possession of a Class 'A' or 'B' Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and some positions may not require a CDL

Possession of a valid driver's license and authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of official driving record

The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screening

A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted

Based on assignment, employees must be able to obtain one or more of the following certifications/licenses within one year of hire date: Confined Space Entry and Excavation Certification, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification, and/or Commercial Driver's License (CDL's typically required in Streets, Sewer, and Water Maintenance Sections)