Job Details
Salary: $18.78 - $20.18 Hourly
Location : Harrisonburg, VA
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 6616 - (April 2024)
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
Do you want a part-time job that helps provide a meaningful service to the community? If so, the Public Utilities Department's Water Service Technician may be the right job for you! In this position, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the local community has in-field customer response while also ensuring they have utility meters that work appropriately and provide accurate data for a seamless billing process.
The Public Utilities Department's Water Service Technician is a part-time position (no benefits) with a preferred starting rate of $18.78 - $20.18 per hour. A detailed list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Water Service Technician class specification.
As a part-time Water Service Technician, you'll:
- Perform customer service, investigations, inspections, preventive maintenance, and repair maintenance for Public Utilities work orders;
- Locate and read meters;
- Respond to work order assignments, resolve customer complaints, perform investigations to troubleshoot account management issues, and maintain records and files including documenting all field activities;
- Assist with construction activities by providing investigation of availability and initialization of service;
- Inspect plumbing and utilities for leaks, pressure issues, and cross-connections;
- Perform preventive maintenance and testing of all meter types and registers.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Requirements: - High school diploma or GED and minimal experience involving the operation and maintenance of water systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver's license.
The selected candidate for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:
- DMV record review;
- Job-specific physical; and
- Criminal background check.
Supplemental InformationTo Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 04/29/2024)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Health and Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Leave
- 15.5 paid holidays
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care
- Health Savings Account
- Virginia Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare
- Employee Assistance Program
Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.
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What is your highest level of education?
- Less than 8th Grade
- Completed 8th Grade
- Attended High School
- High School Graduate
- GED
- Attend College
- College Graduate
- Attended Graduate School
- Master's Degree
- Graduate study beyond Master's
- Ph.D. or professional degree
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Which of the following driver's license do you possess?
- No Valid Driver's License
- Valid Driver's License
- Valid Commercial Driver's Learner's License
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)
Required Question