Utilities Field Pipeline Technician

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Utilities Pipeline Technician to install, maintain, and repair sewer/wastewater pipelines. The incumbent utilize various hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, saws, wrenches, jackhammers, basin hooks, sewer corks, etc. in order to install and maintain sewer laterals, main lines, and manholes. The incumbent will also assist with the stocking and upkeep of the crew truck.

Vehicles driven may include pickup trucks, single-axle dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, etc. in order to travel to various work locations in response to related service requests. This position also assist in the setting up of work-zones, closing of roads, and flagging to ensure the safety of public motorists and coworkers.

The Utilities Field Pipeline Technician will perform routine maintenance and repairs to assure safe and proper operation of the City of Richmond Sanitary and Combined Sewer infrastructure. This position is responsible for: the installation of Sanitary and Combined sewer piping and fittings; driving and operating small equipment and machinery; performing routine maintenance inspections of piping systems; responding to work orders; assembling tools, materials and equipment for daily work assignments;

and, transporting personnel to and from work sites.

• Installs, repairs, and replaces sewer/wastewater pipes, valves, and other related equipment. Once buried utilities are located by other utilities employees, guides equipment operators in the excavation of the site and begins work on pipeline. Flags work-zone with necessary signage and cones to ensure safety of the public and other employees.
• Drives commercial vehicles to and from job site transporting materials and equipment.
• Stocks truck with necessary supplies and maintains vehicle.
• Corresponds with citizens to explain necessary repairs and hear their concerns.
• Attends and receives necessary training on an occasional basis.

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training
• One year of related experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Experience working in the utilities and/or plumbing fields and one year of experience.

• Requires a Class B Commercial Driver’s License within 6 months of hire

• Sewer/wastewater pipeline replacement and repair
• Confined space experience
• Plumbing
• Pipe fitting
• Hazmat/PPE protection equipment and safety procedures
• Industry Standard Operating Practices (SOP’s)

• Operating machinery and hand tools (e.g. shovels, saws, jackhammers, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Verbal and written communication
• Consulting with internal and external departments and agencies
• Customer Service

• Follow proper safety and standard operating procedures
• Prioritize assigned tasks
• Multi-task assigned tasks
• Manage time effectively

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as…