Nelsonville seeking full-time Utility Technician, submit resume, and a brief statement of interest to, ascarberry@cityofnelsonville.com, or apply online at, https://tinyurl.com/5n7atsfh, Deadline: 5PM 5/22/2026

nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville is seeking a full-time Utility Technician. Under general supervision, the Utility Technician performs duties related to water distribution, sewer collection, and street maintenance. This position requires operation of various city equipment and the ability to perform a wide range of maintenance and repair tasks as assigned.

Utility Technician

City of Nelsonville – Nelsonville, OH

Pay: From $21.61 – $23.03 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Water Distribution & Sewer Collection

  • Tap and connect water and sewer services to mains
  • Install and repair water mains, sewer mains, and valves
  • Maintain and repair manholes and fire hydrants
  • Turn on, shut off, and maintain meters and sewers
  • Operate equipment such as track hoe, skid steer, and hydro-excavation truck
  • Assist other Utility Technicians as needed
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Street Department

  • Repair and replace street signs
  • Install, repair, and replace culverts
  • Perform asphalt street maintenance
  • Operate and maintain mowers, trimmers, and dump trucks
  • Maintain rights-of-way, City parks, and aquatic center
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

  • Perform routine maintenance on equipment and vehicles
  • Safely operate equipment including: track hoe, skid steer, backhoe, dump truck, hydro-excavation truck, street sweeper, asphalt roller, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, pumps, and other tools in accordance with manufacturer guidelines

Additional Requirements

  • Must be available for emergency on-call duty 24/7
  • May be required to work weekends and holidays
  • Subject to a six (6) month proba8onary period

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to safely and effectively operate City equipment
  • Knowledge of excavation, drainage, trenching, and related construction work
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • Understanding of safety standards and practices
  • Ability to perform physically demanding labor, including lifting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and digging

Working Conditions

  • Work performed in all-weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
  • Exposure to chemicals, gases, fumes, dust, insects, and high noise levels
  • Work around uneven, slippery, or steep surfaces and moving hazards such as traffic

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Valid Ohio driver’s license
  • Must obtain a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement within one (1) year of hire

Supervision

Reports to the City Service Director and/or City Manager

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shift Nights, weekends, and on-call as needed

How to Apply

Submit your resume, including work experience, education, contact information, and two references, along with a brief statement of interest to: ascarberry@cityofnelsonville.com or coenj@cityofnelsonville.com. Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026, at 5:00PM.

Or apply online at Indeed by going to, https://tinyurl.com/5n7atsfh.

Nelsonville Regular City Council Meeting, Mon, 05/11/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/G1iUvgm4NTU

nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville City Council held a regular meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7PM. The recording ends abruptly for an unknown problem. We are looking into the issue and apologize for this inconvenience. Thank you.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Buchtel boil order for Wilson Ave and Fork St, including Buchel Food Mart, in effect until 3PM, Thu, 5/14/2026, boil cooking and drinking water 3 minutes before consuming

nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville Water Department has issued a boil order for Wilson Avenue and Fork Street, including Buchel Food Mart, in the Village of Buchtel. The boil order is due to a new water line tie in. The boil order will be in effect for these areas until 3:00 PM, Thursday, May 14, 2026.

When a boil order is in effect, we ask all who are affected to boil their cooking and drinking water for three (3) minutes before being consumed.

Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee meeting Mon, 5/11/2026, 6:30PMat City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Planning and Development Committee will hold a meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 6:30PMat City Hall. The meeting is being held to discuss the Athens County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

 Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, May 11, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

Nelsonville City Council regular meeting Mon, 05/11/2026, 7PM at City Hall, the public is invited and encouraged to attend

nelsonvillecity

The Nelsonville City Council will hold a regular Council meeting on Monday, May 11, 2026, at 7:00PM in Council Chambers at City Hall. Downloadable copy of meeting agenda is available at https://tinyurl.com/zjrt6xa3.

Citizens’ comments and business and organizational comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, May 11, 2026. The meeting may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public are invited and encouraged to attend.

AEP utility pole replacements Nelsonville Chestnut St, Poplar St, and Canal St, 5/10/2026, until 11/30/2026, watch for work crews and traffic interruptions, drive with caution in work zones

nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville announces that the America Electric Power (AEP) will be doing utility pole replacements on Chestnut Street, Poplar Street, and on Canal Street starting May 10, 2026, and ended on November 30, 2026. The work will cause traffic interruptions around work areas. Please watch for work crews and drive with caution around work areas.

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting, Mon 5/4/2026 Recording at https://youtu.be/E6fmkpmC93I

nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville Finance Committee held a meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:30PM at City Hall. The meeting was held to discuss the funding of seasonal pool passes for Nelsonville residents at Athens City Pool for the 2026 season.

The meeting was streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel at, https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u.

Nelsonville City Council Committee meetings Mon, 5/4/2026, 6PM at City Hall, the public are invited and encouraged to attend

nelsonvillecity

The City of Nelsonville announces that the following City Council Committees will be holding meetings on Monday, May 4, 2026, at City Hall.

6:00 PM – Street Committee
Duration: 30 minutes

  • Discussion of sidewalk and alley ways.
  • Discussion of ordinance 91-05, streets and sidewalks: repair, obstruction.

6:30 PM – Finance Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Discussion of funding seasonal pool passes for Nelsonville residents at Athens City Pool for the 2026 season.

6:50PM – Parks and recreation Committee
Duration: 20 minutes

  • Update and discussion on site exploration for Nelsonville Pool.

Citizens comments may be made in person or Emailed to councilclerk@cityofnelsonville.com by 1PM, Monday, May 4, 2026. The meetings may be streamed on the City of Nelsonville YouTube channel https://tinyurl.com/bhv6bp4u. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.