Water Service Technician II - City of Petersburg, VA : Job Details

Salary : $24,960.00 - $37,689.00 AnnuallyLocation : VA 23803, VAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00959Department: Public UtilitiesOpening Date: 07/14/2025Closing Date: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern DescriptionPerform responsible skilled mechanical work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water meters. Support the City's water sampling efforts and maintain acceptable chlorine levels in the water system. Essential Functions

• Assist with the location of water and sewer lines to prevent damage.
• Assist with the location of valves for cut off during construction;
• Exercise and check water valves;
• Install, repair, and remove water meters;
• Make water taps, install laterals and meter boxes;
• Take water samples;
• Check pumping stations and water tanks;
• Conduct fire hydrant, pressure and flow tests;
• Operate test equipment to verify accuracy of registration;
• Clean and maintain shop, vehicles, equipment and tools; and
• Perform related task as required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• At least three (3) years of work experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water meters.
• Knowledge of Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) rules and regulations pertaining to water sampling.
• Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the repair and testing of water meters.
• Knowledge of the principles of water meter operations.
• Aptitude and skill in the use of mechanical equipment and tools.
• Ability to disassemble, repair and adjust water meters.
• Ability to make water taps.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Additional RequirementsPossession of a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Physical Requirements -

• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk in areas of limited or difficult access.
• Ability to wear protective clothing and devices.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions and emergencies.

For a summary of Benefits currently being offered by the City of Petersburg for Full-Time Employees Only, please click the following link: 01 10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

02 5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52 - 7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a valid Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia, or another state with reciprocity?

• Yes
• No

04 What is your highest level of education?

• High School diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor degree
• Graduate degree or higher
• No degree

05 Do you have working knowledge of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications?

• Yes, I do have the ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• No, I am unable to perform the physical requirements of the position.

06 Were you referred by US Army PaYS or Virginia Values Veterans V3? If so, please specify which program. 07 Have you previously worked for the City of Petersburg? If so, what department? Required Question