Technician (I, II, III) - Utility Construction

• Journeyman: $19.15 - $20.59 per hour (equivalent to $39,832 - $42,827 annually)
• Technician I: $20.05 - $22.06 per hour (equivalent to $41,704 - $45,884 annually)
• Technician II: $21.91 - $24.10 per hour (equivalent to $45,572 - $50,128 annually)
• Technician III: $23.93 - $26.33 per hour (equivalent to $49,774 - $54,766 annually)

• Serve as a team leader and assist with the supervision of other personnel;
• Operate a variety of equipment, specific to water and sewer utilities, powered by small engines, air, electricity, and/or hydraulics;
• Assist in the installation, maintenance, locations, and inspections of water and sewer lines and related facilities;
• Load and transport large construction vehicles;
• Operate rubber-tired backhoe, tracked excavators, or other similar equipment.
• Operate large tap machines and core drill machines;
• Establish grades with an automatic level and grade with a loader or other similar equipment;
• Interact with utility customers to relay appropriate and pertinent information, determine water service status, and field customer complaints;
• Maintain appropriate records and files, including providing written documentation of field activities;
• Assist other city departments, as needed, within class capabilities;
• Performs other related tasks as required.

• High school diploma or GED and considerable (3-5 years) experience in municipal water and sewer operations requiring broad technical and/or mechanical knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license. Current possession of or the ability to a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B within six (6) months of hire date. CDL Class A preferred but not required.
• Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certification through the Virginia Department of Transportation.
• Availability and willingness to participate in an on-call status for off-hours emergency response and a rotating non-working hours stand-by program.
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• General knowledge of maintenance, repair, and manual tasks in addition to general knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools required in the industry;
• Basic computer skills;
• The ability to perform continuous heavy manual work at a steady pace often under unfavorable weather conditions;
• The ability to diagnose and repair problems and plan and organize appropriate corrective action.

• Alcohol and drug testing as required by the Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA);
• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;
• DMV record review;
• Job-specific physical; and
• Criminal background check.

To Apply:In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 09/25/2025)