Utility Maintenance Technician

Located in Botetourt County, VA

Duties

• Operate machinery including lawn mowers, weed eaters, sewer jetter, backhoes, to perform repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on water/wastewater systems, underground utilities, to ensure optimal performance.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools for repairs, and equipment maintenance.
• Locate underground utilities using utility locating equipment to prevent damage during excavation or construction activities.
• Engage in manual handling and heavy lifting.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, safety inspections, and operational logs.
• Support on-call coverage for emergency repairs or maintenance outside regular hours to ensure continuous service reliability.
• Follow strict safety protocols related to high voltage and low voltage electrical systems; ensure compliance with all safety regulations during outdoor work environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating heavy equipment such as backhoes.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) of utility equipment.
• Familiarity with electrical systems including high voltage and low voltage wiring; experience with electrical cabling is highly preferred.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools for various maintenance tasks.
• Experience working in the utilities sector or related outdoor infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of underground utilities detection techniques to prevent damage during excavation activities.
• Capable of heavy lifting and manual handling in challenging outdoor conditions while maintaining safety standards.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to high voltage electricity, water systems, pipeline construction, and underground utilities.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance issues; ability to work independently or as part of a team in outdoor settings.