Utilities Mechanical Operator I, II, III and Senior

York County; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utilities Mechanical Operator to ensure the efficient operation of wastewater systems. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing machinery, and performing routine maintenance on essential equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience with hand and power tools, along with a willingness to learn about utilities and plumbing systems. As a critical position within a 24/7 operation, you will be part of a team that responds to emergencies and maintains the integrity of vital infrastructure. If you are ready to make a difference in your community and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and experience with tools.
• Knowledge of utilities/plumbing preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work on wastewater systems and equipment.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities.

Skills

Operating hand and power tools

Utilities/plumbing knowledge

Basic knowledge of electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Welding

SCADA data interpretation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Infor enterprise resource planning system

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Job description

Responsible for performing mechanical work with troubleshooting and repair of machinery and equipment of the County’s gravity, force main and vacuum sewer collection systems. Monitors performance of each pump station including but not limited to: pumps, motors, controls, variable frequency drives, flow monitoring equipment, pressure transducers, gauges, wet wells, collection tanks, vacuum blowers, vacuum valves, air compressors, grinder pumps, generators and other equipment of the County’s wastewater system. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance work on all equipment and buildings, in addition to basic facilities maintenance work such as cleaning and painting facilities. Responds to emergency calls involving facility system problems and related equipment failures, and/or citizen complaints. Work is performed under direct to minimal supervision, and contingent on the level of the position.

Utilities Mechanical Operator I [Salary range: $33,393 - 44,000]
High school diploma or GED, and some experience in operating hand and power tools; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Utilities/plumbing knowledge preferred, but not required.

Utilities Mechanical Operator II [Salary range: $36,933 - 46,000]
Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Mechanical Operator I. Additional requirements include:

• One (1) year of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator I level, or two (2) years of direct utilities mechanical experience.
• Completion or possession of the following certifications/trainings or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment:
• Competent Person Trench Safety
• Confined Space Entry
• Arc Flash
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• VDOT Flagger
• Basic chainsaw
• Mandatory County annual training
• General knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Ability to be entered into on-call rotation.

Utilities Mechanical Operator III [Salary range: $40,715 - 50,000]
Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Mechanical Operator I and II. Additional requirements include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator II level, or four (4) years of direct utilities mechanical experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems (specific knowledge of automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, and lockout/tag out procedures).
• Ability to independently enter and complete work orders on Infor enterprise resource planning system.
• External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Mechanical Operator II and III positions within one (1) year of employment date.

Senior Utilities Mechanical Operator [Salary range: $44,887 - 55,000]
Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Mechanical Operator I, II, and III. Additional requirements include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator III level, or greater than five (5+) years of direct utilities mechanical experience.
• Basic knowledge of welding.
• General ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications such as piping schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and fix common problems with vacuum and gravity sanitary sewage systems.
• Ability to interpret and leverage SCADA data to maximize pump station efficiency and make informed decisions on specific pump station settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and rebuild sewage pumps, grinder pumps, vacuum system controls, and vacuum system valves.

External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Mechanical Operator II, III, and Senior Utilities Mechanical Operator positions within one (1) year of employment date. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Requires an acceptable criminal background check.

Safety shoes required.

Utilities is a 24/7 year round operation and position is required to be “on-call” on a regularly scheduled rotating basis with the other station operators. Utilities’ pump stations and vacuum station are designed and operated as Class 1 facilities by the Commonwealth of Virginia, DEQ, and Sewer Collection and Treatment Regulations. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions. Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including generators, pumps, valves, tanks, controls, and various mechanic's equipment and tools. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Work involves occasional lifting (weight varying between 40-100 pounds) and pushing and pulling, and hoisting of parts and equipment weighing between 40 and 50 pounds.

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