Utilities Field Pipeline Technician*

Utilities Field Pipeline Technician*

Salary

$42,910.40 - $59,550.40 Annually

Location

400 Jefferson Davis Highway, Richmond, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

35M00000227

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The anticipated hiring range is $42,900 - 50,509.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Utilities Pipeline Technician to install, maintain, and repair sewer/wastewater pipelines. The incumbent utilize various hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, saws, wrenches, jackhammers, basin hooks, sewer corks, etc. in order to install and maintain sewer laterals, main lines, and manholes. The incumbent will also assist with the stocking and upkeep of the crew truck. Vehicles driven may include pickup trucks, single-axle dump trucks, tandem dump trucks, etc. in order to travel to various work locations in response to related service requests. This position also assist in the setting up of work-zones, closing of roads, and flagging to ensure the safety of public motorists and coworkers.

The Utilities Field Pipeline Technician will perform routine maintenance and repairs to assure safe and proper operation of the City of Richmond Sanitary and Combined Sewer infrastructure. This position is responsible for: the installation of Sanitary and Combined sewer piping and fittings; driving and operating small equipment and machinery; performing routine maintenance inspections of piping systems; responding to work orders; assembling tools, materials and equipment for daily work assignments; and, transporting personnel to and from work sites.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Installs, repairs, and replaces sewer/wastewater pipes, valves, and other related equipment. Once buried utilities are located by other utilities employees, guides equipment operators in the excavation of the site and begins work on pipeline. Flags work-zone with necessary signage and cones to ensure safety of the public and other employees.
• Drives commercial vehicles to and from job site transporting materials and equipment.
• Stocks truck with necessary supplies and maintains vehicle.
• Corresponds with citizens to explain necessary repairs and hear their concerns.
• Attends and receives necessary training on occasional basis.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Requires High School diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training
• One year of related experience
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in the utilities and/or plumbing fields and one year of experience.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires a Class B Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Sewer/wastewater pipeline replacement and repair
• Confined spaced experience
• Plumbing
• Pipefitting
• Hazmat/PPE protection equipment and safety procedures
• Industry Standard Operating Practices (SOP's)

Skills(some combination of the following):

• Operating machinery and hand tools (e.g. shovels, saws, jackhammers, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Verbal and written communication
• Consulting with internal and external departments and agencies
• Customer Service

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Follow proper safety and standard operating procedures
• Prioritize assigned tasks
• Multi-task assigned tasks
• Manage time effectively

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, push, pull, lift, finger (picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Internal use: HR Generalist to review.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.

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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, veterans 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

Do you have a High School Diploma/GED or specialized vocational training?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you able to work overtime, on-call and weekend as needed?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have at least one year of verifiable work experience in performing plumbing or pipefitting work?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of experience do you have using hydraulic tampers, jackhammers, compressors or pneumatic air tools?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

06

Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain on within 30 days of employment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B, or the ability to obtain one within six months of employment?

• Yes
• No

08

How many years of experience do you have in performing pipeline maintenance?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

09

With what hand and power tools do you have experience using? (Check all that apply)

• Hydraulic Tampers
• Compressors
• Pneumatic Air Tools
• Jackhammers
• None of the above

10

How many years of experience do you have with breaking or cutting asphalt, concrete or earth during the installation, excavation and servicing of pipeline systems and components?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

11

Do you have experience dealing with customers directly and providing customer service?

• Yes
• No

12

How many years of experience do you have reading maps and blueprints?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

13

How many years of experience do you have with plumbing or pipefitting?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

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How many years of construction experience do you have?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to three years of experience
• Three to five years of experience
• More than five years of experience

Required Question

Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

Suite

Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/