Position Information

Are you interested in a career, not just a job, where you can help construct and maintain Arlington County's vital public infrastructure while earning a competitive salary with great benefits?

The Department of Environmental Services is seeking Water / Sewer / Streets (WSS) Service Technicians for the Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau to join one of our crews specializing in : water maintenance, water distribution, sewer construction, sewer maintenance, sewer video inspection, street construction, street maintenance, and / or asphalt / concrete maintenance.

Crew members work in all types of weather conditions, performing tasks related to the maintenance, replacement, repair, inspection and new installation of various water, sewer, and streets infrastructure.

We are interested in motivated, dedicated, and skilled WSS Service Technicians who enjoy working in a team environment committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

Specific duties within specified sections include, but are not limited to :

Water Maintenance

• Water main, hydrant, and valve repair and maintenance; and
• Service installations and restorations for utility patch repair (Asphalt / Concrete / Seed-Straw).

Water Distribution / Meter Maintenance

• General water system maintenance;
• Inspection, installation, removal, and replacement of residential and commercial water meters, including meter reading; and
• Valve and fire hydrant inspection.

Sewer Construction / Maintenance

• 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.

Sewer Video Inspection

• 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.

Street Construction / Maintenance; Asphalt / Concrete Maintenance

• 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.

Technicians in all sections are required to

• 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).

Selection Criteria

Please complete this application one time to be considered for any openings throughout the recruitment window of June 7, 2024 - July 25, 2024.

Qualified candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Water, Sewer & Streets Bureau.

Minimum Requirements

WSS Service Technician Trainee

• High School Diploma / equivalent;
• Ability to learn how to operate non-commercial vehicles, use hand and power tools and read maps; and
• Must be able to obtain a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification within one (1) year of hire date.

WSS Service Technician

• High School Diploma / equivalent;
• 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; and
• Ability to use hand and power tools to complete work, read maps, and operate commercial and non-commercial vehicles based on assignment.

WSS Senior Service Technician

• High School Diploma / equivalent;
• 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 and non-commercial vehicles based on assignment.

In addition to the above minimum requirements and 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 (or equivalent certification from another jurisdiction with the ability to obtain a Virginia certification within one year of hire date);
• Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone certification (or equivalent); and / or
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Typically required in Streets, Sewer, and Water Maintenance sections. Some vacancies may not require a CDL.

Desirable : Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following depending on the area of assignment :

• 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 certification to include flagging;
• Confined space and / or Excavation certification; and / or
• Possession of a valid class "B" or "A" Commercial Driver's License.

Special Requirements

• Employees are required to respond to after-hour calls, emergency situations, and mandatory overtime on short notice and availability for on-call duty on a rotating basis may be required.
• WSS Service Technicians and Senior Service Technicians require possession of a Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and some positions may not require a CDL.

Other Technician positions may require a valid CDL or other job-related endorsements, certifications / licenses at time of application or within a specified timeframe normally not to exceed up to one year of hire date.

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

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the driving record.

• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Employees for positions requiring a CDL will be subject to random drug screening during employment, as required by federal, state and local standards and policies.
• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following : criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.

You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Safety, Working Conditions, and Physical Requirements

• Employees are required to wear common protective gear or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and / or hard hats.
• Requires learning and following all safety rules and regulations pertaining to job functions.
• Attending all required safety classes and meetings to ensure a safe work environment and to ensure team members are practicing the required safety rules and regulations.
• Work is generally performed outdoors and in all types of weather conditions and often near moving traffic. Some work may be performed indoors depending upon the work assignment.

The work environment includes exposure to draft, noise, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, crouching, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and / or working in confined spaces and lifting light-to-heavy objects and equipment.

Physical requirements include exerting up to 75lbs of force occasionally and / or up to 50lbs of force frequently, and / or up to 20lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Information

Not all areas served will have WSS Service Technician vacancies during this time. Interested applicants are advised to submit their applications as soon as possible.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in other sections. Applicants need apply only one time to be considered during the advertised timeframe.

To request access to update your application, please contact pers@arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-3500.

Work hours : Specific work hours to be discussed during the interview process with the supervisor to meet program and departmental needs.

Typical hours are from 6 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 00 p.m., Monday through Friday, subject to change based on departmental need. Occasional overtime hours required.

Other vacancies may require an alternate work schedule. All employees must be available for call back in emergency situations and for snow removal operations.

Positions may require holidays, nights, and / or weekend shifts.

These positions are part of a multi-grade pay band. The salary range at the top of this job announcement encompasses entry level for WSS Service Technician Trainee to the maximum level for WSS Senior Service Technician.

Following the guidelines for this pay band, employees may earn increases and are eligible to progress through the band after acquiring additional skills, training, and / or certifications or licenses.

Successful candidates will be placed in areas of need based on experience, aptitude, and interest as demonstrated in the application and interview process.

Salary ranges for each level, effective June 30, 2024 :

• WSS Service Technician Trainee : $46,259.20 - $70,574.40 / annually.
• WSS Service Technician : $51,625.60 - $78,811.20 / annually.
• WSS Senior Service Technician : $56,784.00 - $86,736.00 / annually.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs.

Learn more about our commitment.

Please complete each section of the application. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application.

To receive full credit for your experience, please ensure that you have included details of all relevant work experience on your application.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

LI-Onsite

Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department.

Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.

The examination process for this position may include : (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination;

3) personal interview; (4) performance test / work sample; and / or (5) physical examination.

Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email pers@arlingtonva.us.

Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).

More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website : www.arlingtonva.us / pers.

Permanent, Full-Time Appointments

All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available :

Paid Leave : Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service.

Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.

Holidays : There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.

Health and Dental Insurance : Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents.

The County also contributes to the HSA.

Life Insurance : Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and / or children.

Retirement : The County retirement program is made up of three parts : a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457).

The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County.

You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.

5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.

For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit.

New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.

Other Benefits : The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement;

transit and walk / bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.

Permanent, Part-Time Appointments :

Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.

Limited Term Appointments

Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.

Temporary Regular Appointments

Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above.

They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments

Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits.

Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.

Do you have a High School Diploma / equivalent?

How much full-time experience in water main, water related systems, or in water, sewer, or street operations do you have?

Be sure the detail of this experience is reflected in your application under the work history section to receive full credit.

• No experience in this area
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

What valid driving licenses do you possess (check ALL that apply) :

• None
• Regular Driver's License
• CDL Learner's permit
• Class "B" CDL
• Class "A" CDL
• Hazardous Materials Class C

Please indicate if you possess any of the following endorsements with your CDL (check all that apply) :

• H - Hazardous Materials
• N - Tank vehicle
• T - Vehicle towing a double or triple trailer
• X - Tank vehicle and transport hazardous waste
• Airbrake endorsement
• None of the above or not applicable

Please check if you have any of the following certifications / Licenses (check ALL that apply) :

• Basic Work Zone Safety Certification
• Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification
• Confined Space Certification
• Excavation Certification
• Water Operator's License
• Flagging Certification
• None of the above

Please check if you have experience operating any of the following equipment / vehicles. Be sure the detail of this experience is included in your application to receive full credit (check ALL that apply) :

• Air Compressor with tools and small tools
• Backhoe
• Bulldozer
• Crane
• Excavator
• Mini Excavator
• Forklift
• Roller (tailgate, dual drum)
• Skid Steer
• Snow Plow (V-Box & Plow)
• Wheel Loader
• Vacuum truck / Jetter
• CCTV equipment / vehicle
• Acoustic sewer inspection system
• None of the above

Please check if you have experience with any of the following by checking ALL that apply : Please ensure the detail of any experience checked is reflected in your application.

• Performing water main repair and / or maintenance
• Installation of meters, service lines, or water vaults
• Removal and / or replacement of meters, meter registers, and / or AMR devices
• Investigating water main leaks
• Operating leak detection equipment
• Performing construction maintenance in one or more technical areas in water, sewer or street operations
• Construction or maintenance of sewer systems
• Construction or maintenance of street systems
• Performing asphalt and / or concrete work
• Performing utility patch repair
• Performing CCTV inspection of sewer and / or sanity sewers
• Confined space entry and trenching operations
• Reading blueprints, plans, and system maps
• Driving dump trucks
• Operating commercial vehicles
• Using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or asset management system to enter data and document work performed
• Providing direct customer service to citizens and / or other customers
• Using Microsoft Office functions to create documents and / or maintain spreadsheets
• Performing as a lead worker or coordinating the work of others
• None of the above

I understand the following

• I must possess a valid driver's license;
• I must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or I must provide a copy of my official state / district driving record;
• Some positions require possession of a valid class "B" or "A" commercial driver's license (CDL);
• For CDL required positions, I must provide written consent for Arlington County to obtain from previous employer(s) information required by Department of Transportation (DOT) agency regulations concerning drug and alcohol testing information; and
• Prior to the time of appointment, I must pass a pre-employment drug screening and for CDL required positions, I will be subject to drug screening, at such times during employment, as required by federal, state, and local standards and policies.

I have read the above statements and agree to them.

I understand and agree that I may occasionally be required to work overtime and that I am required to be available for call-back in emergency situations and to assist in snow removal operations.

Current vacancies exist in Water Maintenance, Water Distribution / Meter Maintenance, Sewer Maintenance, and Concrete Maintenance;

however, this recruitment may be used to fill other comparable vacancies in other sections. Please check ALL of the area(s) you are interested in being considered for employment :

• Water Maintenance
• Water Distribution / Meter Maintenance
• Sewer Video Inspection
• Street Construction / Maintenance
• Asphalt / Concrete Maintenance
• All of the above

Required Question

Agency Arlington County

Address 2100 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 511

Arlington, Virginia, 22201

Phone 703-228-3500

Website https : / / careers.arlingtonva.us /

Last updated : 2024-06-13