Utility Worker II

Middlesex Water Company

Utility Worker II responsible for installations and maintenance of water services at Tidewater Utilities. Assisting with fire hydrants, valves, and sewage collection system maintenance.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeDover • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,680 - $64,020 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water services and sewage collection systems, while ensuring compliance with safety procedures and effective communication with team members and customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CDL-A LicenseWater Services InstallationSewage Collection Systems MaintenanceMechanical SkillsGIS System Utilization

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Hard Skills

Installation of ValvesRepair of Fire HydrantsUse of Construction EquipmentCompaction TechniquesField Activity Completion

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam CollaborationCustomer Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Mobile Workforce Management (MWM)Enterprise GIS System

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid CDL-A License

Industry Keywords

Safety ProceduresPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE)Utility MaintenanceSewer BackupsWork Order Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Utility Worker II is responsible for assisting in all necessary tasks involved with the installation of water services and performing maintenance, repair and inspection of all Tidewater Utilities fire hydrants, valves, water mains, services, distribution systems components
Works on the repair and maintenance of sewage collection systems.
Installs saddles, valves and piping for water services
Helps to make necessary repairs to services, mains and fire hydrants.
Ensures current Miss Utility ticket is on file before digging with equipment.
Is responsible to uncover all marked or suspected utilities by shovel before proceeding.
Assist in using the enterprise GIS system to locate and verify valves and components.
Assist in using sewage collection maps to locate manholes and determine flow direction.
Accounts for materials used and transfer information onto appropriate work order.
Backfill material, tamp to ensure proper compaction, rake to remove clumps and seed.
Uses mechanical tampers to compact disturbed areas in roadways and parking lots.
Assist in the operational checks and inspections of fire hydrants, valves and other components.
Responds to sewer backups and assist in clearing the blockage using power equipment.
Perform other duties to offer assistance to other departments as directed. May be required to work unscheduled overtime and will perform on-call duties. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions. Use construction equipment with direction from more experienced staff.
Utilize Mobile Workforce Management (MWM) to receive/complete Field Activities (FAs)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid CDL-A motor vehicle license or the ability to obtain a CDL-A within one year of hire
Capable to work well with others and with minimum direct supervision
Must be able to communicate clearly and honestly with others
Must be able to follow established safety procedures and recognize potential hazards
Must be able to wear safety harness and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Be able to learn basic computer skills to complete timesheets, work orders, FAs and other tasks.
Skills to learn how to operate construction equipment such as backhoe, trencher, tamper.
Average overall mechanical skills.
Able to interact with customers in a professional manner and uphold the company's image.

Benefits

Comp & perks

full medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
employee assistance program
and more