WSS Master Technician

WSS Master Technician

The Water Maintenance section is responsible for providing an adequate supply of quality water for domestic services and fire protection by investigating and repairing leaks, installing new service connections, maintaining system pressure and flow, testing water mains and fire hydrants, and monitoring water distribution utilizing Supervising Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. The WSS Master Technician will provide onsite leadership to a team in their respective sections and provide additional support to the WSS Crew Leader and serves as a leader in the absence of the Crew Leader.

• Perform highly skilled manual tasks and coordinate daily crew functions with crew leader including performing Miss Utility tickets process, replacing and repairing water utilities, installing water mains and appurtenances, investigating water main leaks, determining trenching requirements and overseeing excavation and installation of large water vaults.
• Perform excavations, repairs/installations, and compaction of soil and restoration of site (asphalt, concrete, seed, and straw).
• Use investigative methods and specialized equipment to diagnose problems, make leak detection repairs, and other diagnostics necessary for repairs and system maintenance.
• Coordinate with crew leader on daily work of the crew including adjusting for variable work sites and weather conditions, securing materials and equipment for use on projects, ensuring installations and repairs are completed, providing accurate site measurements, and ensuring safe traffic and equipment operations.
• Assist with implementing policies and procedures and use work order/asset management system (Cartegraph) and other computer systems such as Microsoft Office to create and prioritize workflows, complete logs, reports, and close‑outs of work orders.
• Drive and operate light and/or heavy equipment (utility trucks, 6‑wheel and 10‑wheel dump trucks, backhoes, etc.) to and from work sites, transporting materials and crew members and directing vehicle operators to and from the job site.
• Provide technical and operational guidance and on‑site training to crew members and assist crew members with the use of specialized equipment and making minor repairs/adjustments to tools and equipment.
• Consult with the crew leader at the start of each day to receive specific team‑related work instructions and share work‑related feedback at the end of each day.
• Assist with creating and distributing customer notifications for service interruptions.
• Respond to routine questions from the public and citizens or direct questions to appropriate staff.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Three years of experience in public works, construction or another trade vocation that demonstrates the ability to perform skilled manual maintenance and/or construction.
• Valid CDL (Class A or
  
  B) License.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for up to two years of the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis. Technical training may substitute for up to one year of the experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Experience performing as a team leader, lead worker, or coordinating the work of others in construction operations.
• Experience performing skilled manual maintenance, installation and/or repair in water utility operations or in two or more technical areas in water, sewer or street operations.
• Experience operating a backhoe or other specialized equipment.

• Confined Space Entry Level 2 Certification.
• Trenching Level 2 Certification.
• Waterworks Operator Class 5 License.

Applicant must possess, and maintain, a valid commercial motor vehicle operator’s license (Class A or

B) from the applicant’s place of residence. The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide, a copy of the applicant’s official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant’s driving record. The successful applicant will be subject to drug screening as required by federal, state and…