Maintenance Technician III

Augusta Water is currently hiring one full-time Maintenance Technician. The position will be filled at the appropriate level—Technician I, II, III, or IV—based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Assists technicians in performance of their duties to gain knowledge and experience in mechanical and electrical procedures, applications, location, inspection, and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances, including field measurements. Assists technicians in repair and replacement of infrastructure water distribution and wastewater collection system; does related work as required. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or other designee.

Individual tasks may also be performed under direction of a Maintenance Technician serving as a crew leader.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Education and/or experience to equal the successful course work completion or demonstrated proficiency of the above Essential Job Functions with a minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a related maintenance field. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Class A CDL Virginia Driver’s License with combination vehicle and airbrake endorsement within six (6) to twelve (12) months in order to continue employment.

Must obtain a flagman certification.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and safety manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees or vendors.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply good judgement and understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multiline telephone systems.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry, accounting purposes, and utilize Microsoft Word.
• Ability to operate and repair small/light equipment, such as power tools.
• Ability to operate and repair medium equipment and machinery (ex. commercial mowers).
• Ability to repair heavy or complex machinery, such as HVAC systems, construction equipment, or water plant systems.

Augusta Water, formerly the Augusta County Service Authority, was established in March 1966 to centralize water and sewer services in Augusta County, Virginia.