Water and Sewer Service Technician

Welcome to Henry County, Virginia. One of the keys to our success is hiring good employees. Our employees are dedicated, service oriented individuals working together to serve our community. If you are interested in joining our team, we welcome you to apply for employment opportunities with Henry County and Henry County Public Service Authority.

We’re Hiring: Water & Sewer Service Technician

Location: Henry County Service Center, Bassett, VA
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Salary Minimum: $38,899 annually ($18.70/hour)

Are you hands-on, love solving problems, and enjoy working outdoors instead of being stuck behind a desk? This could be the job for you.

The Henry County Public Service Authority is looking for a Water & Sewer Service Technician who wants a stable, meaningful career keeping our community’s essential services running safely and reliably.

What You’ll Do

• Perform repairs and install new water and sewer lines, pumps, fire hydrants, and related equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and service calls as part of an on-call rotation, including some nights and weekends.
• Work as part of a supportive crew that values safety, teamwork, and professionalism.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge (or strong interest and aptitude to learn) in water and sewer system maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Ability and willingness to work on-call, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement, or the ability to obtain it within 18 months of hire (training support may be available).
• Someone who is reliable, ready to learn, and comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.

Why Join Us?
✅ Competitive salary
✅ 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance for employee
✅ Comprehensive benefits package
✅ Generous paid holidays and leave
✅ Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
✅ Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage Apply Today!
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to teamwork, safety, and public service.
Submit your completed application no later than March 3, 2026. This position will remain open until filled.
Applicants may use the same online application to apply to multiple job postings and update as necessary. In order to apply, one must submit his or her saved application to each job posting.

Henry County/Henry County PSA prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sex, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Personnel decisions are based on merit and the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.