UTILITY CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN IV - CIP
Western Virginia Water Authority
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
Qualifications
- Minimum two years of experience in trades is required.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Pass hands-on equipment tests for various machinery.
Responsibilities
- Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
- Responsible for safety of projects and employees.
- Operates heavy machinery for water and sewer repairs.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
Summary of Job: Performs unskilled and skilled work in the repair, maintenance, construction and installation of water and sewer lines, facilities, and equipment. Maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers. Performs duties of UCT I, II, III as needed. Directs personnel and equipment while working on crew. Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employees to responsible supervisor or manager. Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible. Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor. Reads and interprets plans and maps. Responsible for the safety of projects, work sites, personnel, and equipment. Requisitions equipment and materials. Maintains log sheets, checklists, and other required records. Ensures preventative maintenance on motor equipment is properly performed. Inspects equipment for safety and readiness. Trains and instructs subordinates. Updates inventory of parts, tools, and equipment using tracking software. May be required to work overtime or extended hours and is responsible for event support, snow removal, and other emergency tasks that may include nights or weekends.
- Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
- Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor or manager.
- Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible.
- Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
- Reads and interprets plans and maps to ensure proper conduct of work.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
- Responsible for safety of project, work, site, and personnel.
- Directs personnel and equipment in completion of work.
- Requisitions necessary equipment and materials.
- Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists, and other required records.
- Operates backhoe, dump truck, excavator, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, tractor trailer, combination sewer cleaner, skid steer, and mini excavator for repair or maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
- Ensures motor equipment preventative maintenance is performed properly.
- Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures equipment is in good working condition and available for assignments.
- Trains and instructs subordinates.
- Operates hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, generators, and chain saws when necessary.
- Performs general laboring tasks.
- Replaces water and sanitary sewer lines.
- Performs troubleshooting and pipe installation tasks.
- Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as cleaning, fueling, and greasing.
- Maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers.
- Provides event support for snow removal and other emergency tasks, including nights and weekends as needed.
- Works varied work shifts, including standby and emergency hours as assigned.
- Maintains Class A commercial driver's license with air brake/tanker endorsement.
- Passes hands‑on equipment tests for rubber‑tired backhoe, loader, mini excavator, and skid steer performed by division.
- Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
Oversees the work of assigned employees and assists the responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Plans, assigns, directs work, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints, and resolves problems.
- Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
- Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
- Logical thinking and data comprehension.
- Minimal supervision required.
- Safety adherence and compliance with all safety rules.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Responding to inquiries from employees and customers verbally or in writing.
- Representing the assigned area in meetings.
- Identifying problems and conflicts and seeking management assistance.
- Analyzing and solving technical and administrative problems.
- Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
- Writing clear, concise reports and procedure manuals.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers and other departments.
- Working alone or in a team environment.
- Using Asset Management Software to access, review, organize and complete work orders.
- Good work ethic with emphasis on attendance, timeliness, attitude, and performance of all duties.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in sewer or water activities.
- Skill in operating equipment.
- Must successfully complete requirements for UCT Tech III as stated in the Field Operations Supplemental Guidelines.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus two (2) or more years of related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and other appropriate endorsements ratings, or certifications required to operate all equipment utilized by crew.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
- Specific vision abilities include the ability to adjust focus; if corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
- Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance, or crawl.
- Ability to stand for extended periods at the jobsite.
- Ability to walk several miles during the day.
- Ability to regularly reach overhead.
- Regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds; assistance is required for heavier weights.
- Regular exposure to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven or slippery terrain, dusty and wet or humid conditions.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
- Exposure to roadway hazards (traffic).
- Exposure to outside hazards (poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals).
- Exposure to confined spaces such as sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and protected trenches.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to the job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following identifies the selection guidelines for job placement:
- WVWA application.
- Rating of education, experience, training, and qualifications.
- Reference check.
- Interview with WVWA management team.
- Applicant must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug/alcohol test.
- A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed.
- Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position.
Summary of Job: Performs unskilled and skilled work in the repair, maintenance, construction and installation of water and sewer lines, facilities, and equipment. Maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers. Performs duties of UCT I, II, III as needed. Directs personnel and equipment while working on crew. Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employees to responsible supervisor or manager. Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible. Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor. Reads and interprets plans and maps. Responsible for safety of projects, work sites, personnel, and equipment. Requisitions equipment and materials. Maintains log sheets, checklists, and other required records. Ensures preventative maintenance on motor equipment is properly performed. Inspects equipment for safety and readiness. Trains and instructs subordinates. Updates inventory of parts, tools, and equipment using tracking software. May be required to work overtime or extended hours and is responsible for event support, snow removal, and other emergency tasks that may include nights or weekends.
- Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
- Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor or manager.
- Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible.
- Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
- Reads and interprets plans and maps to ensure proper conduct of work.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
- Responsible for safety of project, work, site, and personnel.
- Directs personnel and equipment in completion of work.
- Requisitions necessary equipment and materials.
- Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists, and other required records.
- Operates backhoe, dump truck, excavator, bulldozer, heavy front-end loader, tractor trailer, combination sewer cleaner, skid steer, and mini excavator for repair or maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure.
- Ensures motor equipment preventative maintenance is performed properly.
- Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures equipment is in good working condition and available for assignments.
- Trains and instructs subordinates.
- Operates hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, generators, and chain saws when necessary.
- Performs general laboring tasks.
- Replaces water and sanitary sewer lines.
- Performs troubleshooting and pipe installation tasks.
- Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as cleaning, fueling, and greasing.
- Maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers.
- Provides event support for snow removal and other emergency tasks, including nights and weekends as needed.
- Works varied work shifts, including standby and emergency hours as assigned.
- Maintains Class A commercial driver's license with air brake/tanker endorsement.
- Passes hands‑on equipment tests for rubber‑tired backhoe, loader, mini excavator, and skid steer performed by division.
- Complies with all safety rules and regulations.
Oversees the work of assigned employees and assists the responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Plans, assigns, directs work, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints, and resolves problems.
- Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
- Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
- Logical thinking and data comprehension.
- Minimal supervision required.
- Safety adherence and compliance with all safety rules.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Responding to inquiries from employees and customers verbally or in writing.
- Representing the assigned area in meetings.
- Identifying problems and conflicts and seeking management assistance.
- Analyzing and solving technical and administrative problems.
- Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
- Writing clear, concise reports and procedure manuals.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers and other departments.
- Working alone or in a team environment.
- Using Asset Management Software to access, review, organize and complete work orders.
- Good work ethic with emphasis on attendance, timeliness, attitude, and performance of all duties.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in sewer or water activities.
- Skill in operating equipment.
- Must successfully complete requirements for UCT Tech III as stated in the Field Operations Supplemental Guidelines.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus two (2) or more years of related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and other appropriate endorsements ratings, or certifications required to operate all equipment utilized by crew.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
- Specific vision abilities include the ability to adjust focus; if corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
- Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance, or crawl.
- Ability to stand for extended periods at the jobsite.
- Ability to walk several miles during the day.
- Ability to regularly reach overhead.
- Regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds; assistance is required for heavier weights.
- Regular exposure to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven or slippery terrain, dusty and wet or humid conditions.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
- Exposure to roadway hazards (traffic).
- Exposure to outside hazards (poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals).
- Exposure to confined spaces such as sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and protected trenches.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to the job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following identifies the selection guidelines for job placement:
- WVWA application.
- Rating of education, experience, training, and qualifications.
- Reference check.
- Interview with WVWA management team.
- Applicant must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug/alcohol test.
- A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed.
- Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position.
Summary of Job: Performs unskilled and skilled work in the repair, maintenance, construction and installation of water and sewer lines, facilities, and equipment. Maintains water and sanitary sewer service to customers. Performs duties of UCT I, II, III as needed. Directs personnel and equipment while working on crew. Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employees to responsible supervisor or manager. Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible. Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor. Reads and interprets plans and maps. Responsible for safety of projects, work sites, personnel, and equipment. Requisitions equipment and materials. Maintains log sheets, checklists, and other required records. Ensures preventative maintenance on motor equipment is properly performed. Inspects equipment for safety and readiness. Trains and instructs subordinates. Updates inventory of parts, tools, and equipment using tracking software. Oversees sewer‑related customer complaints. Schedules, performs, and documents home inspections upon property transfer, flooding events, or accidental blowback. Works varied work shifts, including standby and emergency hours as assigned, and may be required to work overtime or extended hours.
- Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
- Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor or manager.
- Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible.
- Discusses job requirements and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
- Reads and interprets plans and maps to ensure proper conduct of work.
- Oversees sewer‑related customer complaints (blockage incidents, cleanout verifications, overflows) when assigned.
- Schedules, performs, and documents home inspections (I&I testing, service verification, property damage documentation) upon property transfer, flooding events, and accidental blowback during water jetting of pipelines.
- Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions.
- Responsible for safety of project, work, site, and personnel. Ensures personnel follow necessary safety procedures with emphasis on safe trenching, shoring, and confined space practices. Provides recommendations for safety and training needs to supervisor.
- Directs personnel and equipment in completion of work.
- Requisitions necessary equipment and materials.
- Maintains accurate log sheets, checklists, and other required records.
- Operates backhoe, dump truck, combination vehicle (i.e., dump truck & equipment trailer), excavator, skid steer, and mini excavator for repair or maintenance of water and sewer infrastructure while on standby call rotation.
- Proficient use of and advanced knowledge in Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck (chain cutting, rotation nozzle use, hydro excavation, identify blow back parcels on GIS, repairs high pressure hose, and Easement machine use). for both daily duties and standby and emergency calls.
- Can operate and repair CCTV equipment safely and proficiently (troubleshoot/repair camera and computer issues, export data from CDL8 software into Asset Management software, and complete and create CCTV, pipe clean, and pipe repair work orders) for both daily duties and standby and emergency calls.
- Ensures motor equipment preventative maintenance is performed properly.
- Utilizes parts tracking software (e.g., Inflow) to update inventory of parts, tools, and equipment for proper management of Authority inventory.
- Inspects equipment for proper safety and ensures equipment is in good working condition and ready and available for the day's assignments.
- Trains and instructs subordinates.
- Operates equipment when necessary (hand tools, pumps, air compressors, saws, generators, and chain saws).
- Performs general laboring tasks.
- Replaces water and sanitary sewer lines.
- Performs troubleshooting and pipe installation tasks.
- Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as cleaning, fueling, and greasing.
- Maintains skilled work for water and sanitary sewer service to customers.
- Works varied work shifts, including standby and emergency hours as assigned.
- Maintains Class A commercial driver's license with air brake/tanker endorsement.
- Passes hands‑on equipment tests for rubber‑tired backhoe, loader, mini excavator, and skid steer performed by division.
Oversees the work of assigned employees and assists the responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees. Plans, assigns, directs work, appraises performance, rewards and disciplines employees, addresses complaints, and resolves problems.
- Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
- Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
- Logical thinking and data comprehension.
- Minimal supervision required.
- Safety adherence and compliance with all safety rules.
- Effective verbal and written communication.
- Responding to inquiries from employees and customers verbally or in writing.
- Representing the assigned area in meetings.
- Identifying problems and conflicts and seeking management assistance.
- Analyzing and solving technical and administrative problems.
- Reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps, procedure manuals, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Applying common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.
- Writing clear, concise reports and procedure manuals.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers and other departments.
- Working alone or in a team environment.
- Using Asset Management Software to access, review, organize and complete work orders.
- Must successfully complete requirements for UCT Tech III as stated in the Field Operations Supplemental Guidelines.
- Good work ethic with emphasis on attendance, timeliness, attitude, and performance of all duties.
- Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in sewer or water activities.
- Skill in operating equipment.
- Must succeed in UCT Tech III requirements.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent plus two (2) or more years of related experience and/or training in the trades area assigned or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with air brake and other appropriate endorsements ratings or certifications required to operate all equipment utilized by crew.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
- Regularly required to walk, stand, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
- Specific vision abilities include the ability to adjust focus; if corrective lenses are noted on driver’s license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles.
- Repetitive movement using equipment is involved.
- Regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance, or crawl.
- Ability to stand for extended periods at the jobsite.
- Ability to walk several miles during the day.
- Ability to regularly reach overhead.
- Regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 100 pounds; assistance is required for heavier weights.
- Regular exposure to moderate or high noise levels, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven or slippery terrain, dusty and wet or humid conditions.
- Exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation.
- Exposure to roadway hazards (traffic).
- Exposure to outside hazards (poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals).
- Exposure to confined spaces such as sewer manholes, water vaults, wastewater pits, and protected trenches.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to the job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following identifies the selection guidelines for job placement:
- WVWA application.
- Rating of education, experience, training, and qualifications.
- Reference check.
- Interview with WVWA management team.
- Applicant must pass a pre‑employment physical and drug/alcohol test.
- A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed.
- Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position.
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