Maintenance Worker -IV- Sewer Operations

Maintenance Worker I - IV

Public Works - Sewer Operations

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

• 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.

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.

• 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,…