Utility Technician I - Systems Enhancement
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC)
Prince George's and/or Montgomery County, MD
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$26.21–$31.14 Per Hour
LOCATION
Prince George's and/or Montgomery County, MD
POSTED
30+ days ago
Position Information
Functional TitleUtility Technician I - Systems Enhancement
Recruitment Category TypeStandard
Functional CategoryUtility Services
GradeUF.01
FLSA StatusNon-Exempt
Requisition Number26-0024
Number of Vacancies1
Job LevelNon-Management
Job CodeN/A
Job Description Summary
Organization NamePipeline Infrastructure Strategic Planning
Reports toSection Manager, Systems Enhancement
Full or Part TimeFull Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or TemporaryRegular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
M – F 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Daylight Savings Time – M – Th 7:00 am- 5:30 pm
Position LocationPrince George's and/or Montgomery County
Position Summary Information
General Summary
The Utility Technician I – Systems Enhancementrequires an individual possessing the abilities and skills to perform a variety of routine tasks related to the repair and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collections systems that take minimal levels of instruction regarding execution and safety while working in a team environment.
Essential Functions
+ Performs a variety of duties directly or indirectly related to repair, maintenance, rehabilitation, or replacement including emergency water main repairs, sewer system maintenance, and all other work related to the water distribution system or wastewater collection system
+ Assists in repair, maintenance, replacement or rehabilitation of water mains and wastewater mains, water and wastewater taps, and replacing or repairing defective meters
+ Assists in the setup of sediment control devices
+ Prepares vehicle pre-trip inspection forms, and various work documents
+ Assists in replacing and maintaining fire hydrants, valves, and related fittings, including but not limited to: changing gaskets, leaky caps, and broken stems, operating nuts, etc.
+ Makes minor customer notifications concerning required repairs/service
+ Assists in investigating and identifying solutions to utility problems, i.e., main, service, meter leak, stoppages, low water pressure, etc.
+ Upon certification of class B license, operates and maintains vehicles and equipment such as backhoe, front-end loader, and dump truck
+ Assists in operating various kinds of trucks, equipment to complete repairs and maintenance activities
+ Assist with the installation of trench shoring devices
+ Assists with rodding, cleaning, flushing, and televising sewer mains
+ Picks up and disposes of spoil at designated work sites to include cleanup duties at facilities
+ Uses two-way radio, mobile data terminals and LAN terminals to update work status
+ Operates power and hand tools frequently to accomplish the work (i.e. air jack hammer, air drill, air impact gun)
+ Observes safety regulations including wearing personal protective equipment and follows and enforces recommended safety practices and uses appropriate traffic safety devices such as arrow boards, safety lights, cones and barrels, etc. for traffic flow protection in order to ensure the safety of self and others
+ Flags traffic as required
Other Functions
Performs other related duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
+ Must be capable of lifting heavy objects (up to 90 pounds) on a highly frequent basis and/or assuming awkward positions for long periods of time
+ Must be capable of working in an environment where there are routine risks of exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution
+ The position may involve periodic risks of exposure to raw sewage, chemical substances and physical trauma of a minor nature such as cuts, bruises, and minor burns
+ Employees are considered to be essential personnel and therefore must report to work as scheduled under all weather conditions
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
See skill block allocation requirements as set forth by the Utility Services Team
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent
Additional Requirements
+ Possession of valid driver’s license with no more than 4 points
+ Obtain and maintain WSSC driver’s permit within 90 days of hire or transfer
+ Must pass Department of Transportation physical and possess a DOT Medical Card
+ Must obtain and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) with Tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire or transfer
+ Employees are considered to be emergency personnel and therefore must report to work as scheduled under all weather conditions
+ Shift work, on-call, and mandatory overtime may be required
* Note: Employees have 2 years from date of hire or start of position to successfully complete all skills demonstrations and testing requirements to maintain that level. Failure to do so will result in the employee being moved to a position equal to their existing skills and testing level, or they may utilize the internal posting process to obtain another position or be released
Preferences
None
Salary$26.21 - $31.14 per hour plus shift differential
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date08/27/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ Do you have a valid driver's license with no more than 4 points and with no restrictions (except eyeglasses/contact lenses)?
+ Yes
+ No
+ Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
+ Yes
+ No
+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Resume
Optional Documents
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