Public Works Technician I

Public Works Technician I

Salary

See Position Description

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

42-26

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.

Open Until Filled.

The City of Colonial Heights is hiring for a 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.

• Public Works Technician I: Salary: $35,360

• Public Works Technician II (possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake Endorsement or higher level): 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.

Examples of Duties

• 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.

Education & Experience

• 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 Drivers License is desirable.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance - The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Day(s) Earned

Per Month

Max. Annual

Accrual Days

Max. Days for

Carry Forward

0 - 5 Years

1

12

24

Over 5 Years

1¼

15

30

Over 10 Years

1½

18

36

Over 20 Years

1¾

21

42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax:

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability

Cancer

Term Life

Accident

Whole Life

Medical Bridge

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.

01

How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

• 0 to 1
• 2 to 3
• 4 to 5
• 6 to 7
• 8 to 9
• 10+

02

How many years of street repairs and vegetation management experience do you possess?

• 0 to 1
• 2 to 3
• 4 to 5
• 6 to 7
• 8 to 9
• 10+

03

Do you have a valid Virginia drivers license?

• Yes
• No

04

What type of equipment and/or vehicles can you operate?

05

Do you posses a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06

I understand the salary is $33,613 for the Public Works Technician I position.

• Yes
• No

07

I understand the salary is $35,451 for the Public Works Technician II position (possess a Class B Commercial Drivers License with Air Brake Endorsement or higher level).

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-518-5073

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov