Are you looking for a challenging, yet rewarding job that will help make a difference in the lives of all Prince William County residents? The Prince William County Department of Public Works Construction & Operations Division is looking for a reliable, hard-working person to join our Drainage Maintenance Team.
The Drainage Maintenance Team is vital to the lives of Prince William County to maintain our functioning stormwater infrastructure; this infrastructure protects our roads, houses, rivers, and streams! Construction & Operations employees are considered essential personnel and will be required to provide support during inclement weather and emergency-related events.
NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! We welcome all individuals with any level of education and experience to apply. What we value most is your positive attitude and strong work ethic!
The Maintenance & Operations Worker is part of a team that performs maintenance activities on Prince William County's stormwater infrastructure. The primary functions of this role may include, but are not limited to:
Opportunities to operate and maintain assigned equipment and tools, including water jet cleaning, hydro-excavation, construction equipment, and related tools.
Follows directions, completes tasks within specified time frames, adapts well to change, and works effectively as part of a team.
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8th grade education and 0-12 months of related experience.
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The ability to read and write standard English at an 8th-grade level or higher.
At least 1 year of experience performing grounds maintenance, construction, landscaping, or other manual tasks is preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of technological tools, such as laptops, mobile apps, GIS systems, and desktop software.
Although a CDL is not required for this position, the County may encourage the selected candidate to obtain one at a future time. If obtained, the employee would be required to comply with alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance with Federal Transit Administration Mandate Title 49 Transportation §382, Subpart C.
Normal work week is Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm, with a 7.5-hour workday and a half-hour lunch, total of 8.0 hour day. Some Saturday work could be required to support other crews and projects on a rare occasion.
Overtime would be very limited. This position is considered essential and could require providing support during inclement weather and emergency related events.
We also offer great benefits including:
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Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
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401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
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Paid Annual Leave
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Paid Personal Leave
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Paid Sick Leave
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Paid Holidays
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Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
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Optional Group Life Insurance
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An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Career Development Opportunities
Full-time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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