Utilities Construction Worker III/Senior

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

York County is seeking a Utilities Construction Worker III to perform heavy manual work installing and maintaining sewer collection systems. Candidates should have relevant experience and certifications, including a valid Virginia CDL. The position involves working outdoors under various weather conditions and includes responsibilities such as repairing sewer lines, operating machinery, and assisting construction efforts.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License.
• Two years experience at Utilities Construction Worker II or four years in utilities construction.
• Ability to operate various machinery and lift 75-100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual work installing and maintaining sewer networks.
• Assist in daily operations of construction crew.
• Clean and repair sewer lines and systems.

Skills

CCTV inspection operations

Flusher / vactor operations

Heavy equipment operations

Informed resource planning

Education

Valid Virginia CDL - Class B with Tanker Endorsement

Valid Virginia CDL - Class A with Tanker Endorsement

Pipeline / Manhole / Lateral Assessment Certifications (PACP, MACP, LACP)

Job description

Responsible for performing heavy, manual work installing and maintaining County sewer collection network. Clears easements by brush cutting, weed trimming, and using chainsaw to cut trees or limbs. Repairs and cleans sewer lines and systems, mixes concrete, adjusts and repairs manholes. Assists construction crew in all phases of daily operations. Responsible for maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment. Work is performed under direct to minimal supervision, and contingent on the level of the position.Utilities Construction Worker III
Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Construction Worker I and II. Additional requirements include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker II level, or four (4) years of direct utilities construction experience.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class B with Tanker Endorsement
• Certifications/Trainings
• VDOT Intermediate Traffic Control
• Ability to independently enter and complete work orders on Infor enterprise resource planning system.
• General knowledge of flusher / vactor operations.
• General knowledge of CCTV inspection operations.
• General knowledge of heavy equipment operations.
• External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II and III positions within one (1) year of employment date.

Senior Utilities Construction Worker
Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Construction Worker I, II, and III. Additional requirements include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker III level, or greater than five (5+) years of direct utilities construction experience.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) - Class A with Tanker Endorsement or Class B with Tanker Endorsement and advanced knowledge of CCTV inspection operations.

• Certifications/Trainings
• Pipeline / Manhole / Lateral Assessment Certifications (PACP, MACP, LACP)
• Advanced knowledge of flusher / vactor operations.
• Advanced knowledge of heavy equipment operations.

External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II, III, and Senior Utilities Construction Worker positions within one (1) year of employment date.Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions outside of normal working hours, or when county offices are closed. Position is required to be “on-call” on a regularly scheduled rotating basis.

Depending on position level, may serve as a lead worker.

Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, front end loaders, and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift between 75 -100 pounds, and bend and stoop when performing installation and repair work.

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