Utility Maintenance Technician I-IV

Utility Maintenance Technician I-IV

Salary

$24.11 - $29.94 Hourly

Location

DPW - 111 Airport Drive East, Frederick, MD

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600079

Department

Water Services

Opening Date

08/04/2026

Closing Date

8/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Overtime, weekends and holidays as needed.

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Job Summary

At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.

Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Water Services Foreman or other employee designated to supervise, the Utility Maintenance Technician will perform physically demanding, skilled manual work. This position is considered essential personnel and will be required to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN I

$24.11 - $26.52/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans gutters, culverts, and other drainage structures, wastewater and storm water collection system lines and facilities.
• Loads and unloads stone, gravel, dirt, asphalt and timber.
• Cuts brush and weeds; spreads sand and salt on slick and hazardous roads.
• Performs road maintenance, e.g., setting forms and inlets, curbs and gutters, and surfaces with asphalt mix.
• Mixes concrete and mortar.
• Enters and works in confined spaces.
• Digs ditches and performs back-fill work.
• Operates air tools or light equipment.
• Turns water services for the public on/off and helps install services.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with City officials, co-workers, vendors and the general public as well as employees of utilities and other agencies whose business is related to operation, construction and maintenance.
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, pickup trucks, air compressors, power mowers, power saws and jack hammers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
• Maryland State Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Experience with buried pipe and basic plumbing skills.
• Experience with heavy equipment.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN II

$25.91 - $28.51/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties of the Tech I Utility Maintenance position.
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, dump trucks, and tapping machines.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and machinery.
• Maintains records and logs of work performed.
• Maintains daily inspection logs on equipment and vehicles operated.
• Performs manual work and other duties required in DPW operations, such as answering phones and/or communicating information to vendors, other departments, and the general public.
• Meets with contractors and homeowners to review locate requests/service calls and handle complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One (1) year of related experience. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• Successfully complete workplace training provided for confined space, first aid/CPR, and basic electric safety.
• Maryland State Flagger Certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN III

$27.86 - $30.64/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties of the Tech II Utility Maintenance position.
• Operates equipment including, but not limited to, crane trucks, backhoes and front-end loaders.
• Loads and unloads heavy mechanical equipment.
• Sets up work zone and pedestrian controls/flags traffic.
• Assigned to the department stand-by. Covered during nonworking hours for a week at a time, several times throughout the calendar year. Reports to work in the event of a departmental or city-wide emergency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Two (2) years of related experience. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• All requirements listed in Utility Maintenance Technician II above.
• Valid Maryland Class B Driver's License or equivalent from other state, with air brake, with satisfactory driving record. The employee must maintain the license and a satisfactory driving record for the duration of their employment.
• Temporary MDE Water Distribution I License. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

UTILITY MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN IV

$29.95 - $32.94/hr

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all duties of the Utility Maintenance Technician III position.
• Uses level and transit equipment to obtain and/or establish grade, elevations and alignments.
• Installs, maintains and repairs indoor and outdoor building plumbing and fixtures.
• Installs, lays, builds, pours, finishes, repairs and/or replaces brick and poured-in-place or pre-cast concrete structures.
• Perform supervisory duties in the absence of the Water Services Foreman.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Three (3) years of related experience. A combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training may be substituted to meet this requirement.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

• All requirements listed in Tech III above.
• Maryland State Traffic Control Manager Certification. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
• MDE Water Distribution I License. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• General knowledge and ability to use computers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls; hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm; make fast, repeated movements of fingers, hands, and wrists. The employee is frequently required to climb and/or balance oneself on ladders and scaffolding. Employee is frequently required to position self in order to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in cramped areas. Employee must be able to speak clearly so others can understand. The employee must be able to hear the spoken English language and noises within the environment around them. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; confined spaces, explosives, risk of radiation, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee may be exposed to potentially infectious agents associated with sewerage. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The City of Frederick offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including a variety of insurance plans and competitive paid leave offerings. View a summary of employee benefits.

INSURANCE AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS:

Medical Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from three medical insurance plans through Cigna. View the Employee Medical Plans.

Dental Plans: Eligible City employees may choose from three (3) dental insurance plans through Cigna.

Vision Plan: Eligible City employees may elect vision plan coverage through Eye Med.

Premium Rates effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026: Employee Bi-Weekly Premiums / Officer Bi-Weekly Premiums

Holiday Schedule: View the

You can find additional information regarding The City of Fredericks benefits here: Human Resources Department: Employee Benefits

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Do you possess a Valid CDL license in good standing?

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Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?

• High School Diploma
• GED
• None of the Above

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What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?

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Do you possess an MDE Water Distribution I License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a Maryland Approved Flagger Program Card or the ability to obtain one?

• Yes
• Ability to obtain
• No

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Do you possess a Temporary MDE Water Distribution I License?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a vehicle operators license with a satisfactory driving record?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer The City of Frederick

Address 101 North Court Street

Frederick, Maryland, 21701

Phone 301-600-1872

Website http://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov