Maintenance Worker -IV- Sewer Operations

Position: Maintenance Worker I-IV- Sewer Operations
Salary : $47,789.00 - $98,197.00 Annually
Location : Northside Maintenance Yard, Vienna, VA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number: 00607
Department: Public Works
Division: Sewer Operations
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 8:46 AM Eastern

General Statement of Job

Maintenance Worker I- IV Full Time

Public Works
- Sewer Operations

This position may be filled as a Maintenance Worker I, II, III or IV depending on the certifications, experience and qualifications of the candidate
* Position Grades:
Maintenance Worker I:
Town Grade 112: $47,789-$76,940
Maintenance Worker II: Town Grade 114: $52,687-$84,826
Maintenance Worker III: Town Grade 116: $58,088-$93,521
Maintenance Worker IV: Town Grade 117: $60,992-$98,197
CDL HOLDER BONUS INCENTIVE

• Starting Pay $55,000 for CDL Holders
• $2,000 Hiring Bonus for valid CDL Holders.
  $1,000 after first 90 days and $1,000 upon completion of 1 year probation.
• Retention Bonus of $2,000 each year following

The purpose of this class within the organization is to perform semi-skilled and manual maintenance duties required to preserve and maintain the Town's sanitary sewer collection system infrastructure. Responsibilities include cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining sewer mains, laterals, manholes, and related appurtenances to ensure reliable conveyance of wastewater and protection of public health and the environment.

Work is performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. Work environment includes exposure to noise, dust, traffic, wastewater, hazardous gases, confined spaces, excavation hazards, and underground utilities, with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, lifting heavy objects, and operating equipment.

This position is considered essential personnel and requires participation in emergency response activities, including significant overtime, after-hours callouts, weekend work and extended shifts to respond to both sanitary sewer emergencies and water distribution emergencies such as water main breaks as well as snow emergencies.

This job may prepare an incumbent for career progression by gaining additional, more complex skills in sewer collection system maintenance and operation.

This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences while coordinating with supervisors and team members to complete assigned tasks.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Overtime as necessary and mandatory during emergency situations
All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing
This is a Non-Exempt Position.

Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Essential Functions:

Cleans and maintains sanitary sewer mains and laterals using high-velocity jetting equipment, mechanical cleaning equipment, and other specialized tools.

Responds to sewer system emergencies, including sewer backups, blockages, pump station alarms, and sanitary sewer overflows, and is required to work significant overtime, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended shifts, to restore service and protect public health and the environment.

Performs inspection and maintenance of manholes, sewer mains, and related infrastructure; assists with identifying defects, blockages, infiltration, and structural issues.

Assists with the repair and replacement of sewer mains, laterals, and manholes, including excavation, pipe installation, and restoration of disturbed areas.

Operates combination sewer cleaning trucks (jet/vac), vacuum equipment, pumps, and other specialized equipment used in sewer system maintenance and emergency response.

Deploys and maintains traffic control devices and is exposed to traffic conditions while working in or near roadways.

Performs confined space entry into manholes and other sewer structures using required personal protective equipment and monitoring equipment, in accordance with Virginia and OSHA standards.

Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on sewer system components, including manholes, frames and covers, cleanouts, and related structures.

Assists with locating sewer infrastructure using maps, records, and electronic locating equipment; assists in marking utilities prior to excavation activities.

Restores work sites following maintenance and repair activities by back filling trenches, compacting soil, placing temporary or permanent pavement patches, and restoring disturbed surfaces.

Maintains vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe working condition; performs routine inspections, cleaning, lubrication, and minor maintenance.

Interprets map documents, diagrams, sketches, technical manuals, and uses associated numbering systems for utility assets; interprets various plan…