Public Works Technician

Overview

The City of Colonial Heights is hiring for Public Works Technician I and Public Works Technician II. These positions construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, drainage systems, storm sewers, water/wastewater lines and other facilities. Applicants who possess a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with Air Brake Endorsement or higher level will be hired as Public Works Technician II. All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.

• Public Works Technician I: Salary: $35,360
• Public Works Technician II: Salary: $37,440

NOTE: The City of Colonial Heights will provide employees with the opportunity to obtain their CDL (Class B with Air Brake Endorsement), to include course enrollment, on the job training, and final DMV test. Employees who obtain this licensure will be eligible for a promotion to Public Works Technician II after one full-year of employment.

• Constructs, maintains, and repairs streets, roadways, drainage systems, storm sewers, water/wastewater lines and other facilities.
• Removes debris and blockages from streets and roadways.
• Operates equipment and vehicles.
• Establishes traffic safety zones while working.
• Replaces existing meters and installs meters on new accounts.
• Stocks crew truck with supplies.
• Clears trees and cuts grass as necessary.
• Performs vegetation management and landscaping work, street repairs, concrete repairs, and utility repairs.
• Performs leaf, snow, and ice removal.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma (or equivalent) and 1 to less than 3 years directly related experience.
• Must possess the ability to obtain and maintain required license as deemed necessary within specified period of time.
• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening and criminal background check.
• A Commercial Driver's License is desirable.

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.

Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.