WSS Service Technician

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Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Are you interested in a career, not just a job, where you can help construct and maintain Arlington County's vital public infrastructure while earning a competitive salary with great benefits? The Department of Environmental Services (DES) is seeking WSS Service Technicians for the Water, Sewer & Streets (WSS) Bureau to join one of our crews specializing in water maintenance, water distribution, sewer construction, sewer maintenance, sewer video inspection, street construction, street maintenance, and/or asphalt/concrete maintenance.

Crew members work in all types of weather conditions, performing tasks related to the maintenance, replacement, repair, inspection and new installation of various water, sewer, and streets infrastructure.

We are looking for motivated, dedicated, and skilled WSS Service Technicians who enjoy working in a team environment and are committed to providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

• Water Maintenance:
  Repair and maintain water mains, hydrants, valves, and perform service installations and restorations for utility patch repair (asphalt, concrete, seed‑straw).
• Water Distribution / Meter Maintenance:
  Perform general water system maintenance; inspect, install, remove, and replace residential and commercial water meters, including meter reading; inspect valves and fire hydrants.
• Sewer Construction / Maintenance:
  Maintain and replace pipes, catch basins, manholes, culverts, channels, and other storm and sanitary sewer structures; perform asphalt and concrete work; flush, jet, bait, and retrieve sewer systems, including inspections and cleanings.
• Sewer Video Inspection:
  Inspect storm and sanitary sewer mains and structures using CCTV trucks, pole cameras, etc.; set up and operate acoustic sewer inspection systems.
• Street Construction / Maintenance;
  Asphalt/Concrete Maintenance:
  Construct, install, maintain, repair, and replace sidewalks, curbs, gutters, concrete pads, and bike share stations; perform asphalt and concrete work including utility patches and potholes.
• Use a computer, related software, or work order system to enter data for work orders, completion of work, and customer complaint documentation; perform daily written and verbal team/customer interaction; use hand and power tools; operate commercial and non‑commercial vehicles (based on assignment); respond to emergencies and mandatory overtime as needed (e.g., snow removal operations, water main breaks).

Applicants must complete the application once to be considered for any openings during the recruitment window of December 19, 2025 – March 19, 2026. Qualified candidates will be placed on an eligible list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the WSS Bureau.

• WSS Service Technician Trainee
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  High School Diploma or equivalent; ability to learn how to operate non‑commercial vehicles, hand and power tools, and read maps; must obtain a Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Certification within one (1) year of hire.
• WSS Service Technician
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  High School Diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of experience in public works, construction or another trade demonstrating semi‑skilled manual maintenance and/or construction; ability to use hand and power tools, read maps, and operate commercial (CDL required) and non‑commercial vehicles (based on assignment).
  Senior Technician:
  High School Diploma or equivalent; two (2) years of experience in public works, construction or another trade demonstrating semi‑skilled to skilled manual maintenance and/or construction; same tool and vehicle skills as above.

• Experience with construction, utility operations, or one or more technical areas of water, sewer, or street operations.
• Experience or training reading blueprints, plans, and system maps.
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