Water & Sewer Utility Technician III

Salary : $60,195.20 - $105,352.00 Annually

Location : Manassas Public Works Facility, VA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 12-11051

Department: Utilities

Division: Water & Sewer

Opening Date: 06/02/2025

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: B12

Position Summary

The City of Manassas is accepting applications for our Utility Technician III position with our Water & Sewer Department! This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the construction, repair and maintenance of Water and Sanitary sewer systems.

The Water & Sewer Utility Technician III will be the primary operator of heavy equipment within the department and will be required to operate motorized construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, high pressure hydraulic sewer cleaning equipment, and other related equipment.

The hiring range for this position is: $60,195.20 - $82,763.20, DOQ

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

This is a full-time, benefited position that offers Virginia Retirement System benefits, 13 paid holidays, generous annual and sick leave, health insurance, employee assistance program, deferred compensation, access to the Prince William County Employees Credit Union, and several exciting work perks! Tuition reimbursement is also available for eligible employees.

Essential Job Functions

Leads and assists work crew in the performance of assignments in maintenance, construction, and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems including lines, facilities, and related structures. Duties include performing water and sewer excavation and repair work, new installations, sewer manhole maintenance, lateral excavation and repair, fire hydrant maintenance and various other water and sewer related infrastructure.

Primary operator for backhoes, loaders, flush trucks, trenchers and excavators. Regularly operates backhoe/excavator used for excavating water and sewer mains for repair, maintenance or construction. Operates heavy equipment for snow removal, grading, loading dirt or gravel, and other materials as required. Operates high pressure sewer cleaning equipment. Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, and construction projects for public utilities and other infrastructure, where exacting tolerances and specification are required; controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.

Responds to emergency calls during inclement weather or other emergency situations. Participates in rotating on-call schedule to respond to after-hours needs of the department.

Minimum Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three years' direct experience in construction, repair, operation, and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer systems. Demonstrated history of safe and responsible operation of construction equipment, minimizing occupational hazards, and utilizing safety precautions for the work to include traffic control.

Preferred Qualifications

Certification in confined space entry and trenching and shoring is preferred.

NASSCO pipe assessment Certification and a Virginia Class V Waterworks License is also preferred.

Special Requirements

Must complete Virginia intermediate traffic control certificate within six months of hire.

Must have or be able to obtain a Virginia Class B CDL (Commercial Driver's License) with air brakes and tanker endorsements within six months of hire.

Must have 100 hours of equipment operation in the purpose of infrastructure installation or repair.

A post-offer, pre-employment physical, drug test, motor vehicle record and background check will be conducted on the selected incumbent.

The City of Manassas offers a variety of comprehensive benefits packages, participation in the Virginia State Retirement program, generous annual and sick leave and 13 paid holidays for full-time employees! For a full review of the City's benefits plans, please visit our Human Resources website at: