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Salary : $44,939.02 - $80,982.72 Annually
Location : Newington Maintenance Facility
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202601310
Division: Transmission & Distribution
Department: Water Distribution South
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 9/3/2026 4:30 PM Eastern
Description
Under close supervision of a Water Utility Crew Chief or Water Utility Worker IV, performs a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled manual duties required in the operation, maintenance and installation of the water distribution and transmission system and related facilities.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties: Performs a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled duties required in the operation, installation and maintenance of the water distribution and transmission system by:

• Participating and aiding higher level Water Utility Workers in locating, installing, adjusting and repairing new and existing water service connections, meter boxes, valves, curb boxes, water mains and fire hydrants.
• Participating and aiding higher level Water Utility Workers in installing, repairing and maintaining pumps, valves and motors in pumping and treatment plant related facilities.
• Operating a lawn mower, tractor, steam and high pressure washer and GPS equipment.
• Operating a dump truck, tag along trailer and transporting construction equipment and necessary materials upon having or obtaining a Commercial Driver's License.
• Responding to emergency service calls during and after working hours, tagging customer's residences and providing temporary water and other aid as necessary.
• Assisting with the flushing of the water distribution and transmission system on at least an annual basis.
• Attending safety seminars, comprehending safety regulations and contributing to a safe working environment.
• Answering the telephone and two (2) way radios.
• Under close supervision, may operate a backhoe and other related motorized construction equipment.
• Flagging traffic as necessary.
• Assists with building, grounds and other maintenance tasks to include: cleaning and maintaining work areas, tools, vehicles and equipment; and snow removal.
• Conducting vehicle material and equipment inventory.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Typical Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED, and one (1) year of general maintenance and construction experience, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.
• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. This position is also subject to random testing after hire.
• Ability to perform a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform basic mechanical operations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to read paper plans and maps and digital maps.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Class "A" commercial learner's permit within 6 months of employment preferred.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class "A" Commercial driver's license within one year.
• Possession of a valid Intermediate Work Zone Safety Training card or the ability to obtain one within one year.
• Ability to work overtime and standby as required.
• Available to perform maintenance work at other than the principle location and hours of work.
• Available to work at night flushing water mains or other scheduled or emergency work.

Supplemental Information

• Ability to perform heavy physical tasks and lift up to one hundred (100) lbs.
• Ability to work in all climatic conditions including extreme heat and cold.

Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.
Holidays
January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February - George Washington Day
May - Memorial Day
June- Juneteenth
July - Independence Day
September - Labor Day
October - Columbus Day
November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving
December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day
Health Insurance - Employee Cost/Month
Employee Only - $100.88
Employee + 1 - $335.74
Family - $ 466.74
The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. We offer self-insurred bundled medical, dental and vision plans administered by a third party administration.
Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.
Group Life Insurance - Employee Cost Month
Basic = 2 times annual salary
Paid by Fairfax Water
Supplemental 1 to 6 times annual salary
Age-banded rates
Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI).
Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55 per month cost for either spouse only, children only or both.
The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.
Long-Term Disability
Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.
Fairfax Water Retirement Plan - Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.
457 Plan - Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with either Pre-tax or Post-tax contributions to maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.
Additional Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.
Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an annual subsidy for licensed child/adult care ranging from $1,600.00 to $4,000.00 depending on eligibility.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
Up to 240 continuous hours of paid leave in a rolling 12-month period for qualifying continuous absences that are covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Professional Development: Reimbursement of approved attendance at professional conferences and seminars.
Direct Deposit of pay. Pay days are bi-weekly on Thursday.
This review is intended to be a brief summary of the major benefits provided by Fairfax Water. In all instances, plan documents and policies govern the eligibility and administration of each benefit plan.