Utility Technician

Utility Technician II

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a real difference every day? At Lehigh County Authority (LCA) in Allentown, PA, we're dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services that our community depends on. We are currently hiring motivated individuals for our Utility Technician II roles, who are ready to join a dynamic, team-oriented environment and help keep our essential services running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Vehicle and Equipment Operation:
  Operate CDL and non-CDL vehicles, along with equipment such as air compressors, jackhammers, vac-all, pumps, jet trucks, and vactor units
• Maintenance & Installation:
  Perform jetting, access manholes, and assist with water/sewer infrastructure. Assist with installation and repair of valves, hydrants, manholes, sewer lines, and meters
• Building and Equipment Maintenance:
  Conduct general maintenance of building grounds, equipment, and snow removal, salting & plowing when needed
• Task Execution:
  Follow work orders, requisitions, and procedures to complete tasks independently
• Material Inspection:
  Receive and inspect incoming materials for accuracy and damage
• Line Tracing:
  Uses water & sewer line tracing equipment and software as necessary
• Traffic and Customer Service:
  Erects barricades, directs traffic, and provides courteous customer service
• Additional Duties:
  Performs other related tasks as needed

What We're Looking For

• Education:
  
  High School diploma or GED equivalent required
• Licensure:
  Willingness to obtain CDL Class A license with air brakes and tanker endorsement, and Class E water distribution license and/or collection system license
• Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm. 24/7 stand-by service required for a minimum of 2 weeks per year
• Work Environment:
  Must be able to work in all outside weather conditions

About us and what we offer you:
Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is a municipal authority focused on providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services to our customers. We operate in a cost-effective and efficient manner that results in affordable rates for public services such as the water and sewer services LCA provides. Want to learn more about LCA and our team?

• Starting pay rate is $22.84/hr
• Paid Health, dental, and vision coverage – covers employee and their eligible dependents with NO employee contributions!
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays
• Company provided life insurance
• Eligibility for two retirement plans - Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Plan and 457(Empower)

I'm interested; how do I get started? Apply here. Our hiring management partner is myHR Partner. myHR Partner is not a staffing service or recruiter. All resumes/applications will be reviewed for this position and only for our organization. Applicants who meet the initial qualifications will be contacted for a phone interview. Thank you for your interest in our position. We appreciate the time you have taken to apply with us.

EOE, M/F/D/V.