Utility Line Technician

Town of Front Royal; Front Royal (VA); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental, Vision

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Town of Front Royal is seeking a Utility Line Technician in the Water and Sewer Maintenance department. The role involves skilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines, with extended hours for emergency response.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, and wellness programs, as well as a retirement plan through the Virginia Retirement System and tuition reimbursement. A background check is required for new employees.

Formación

• One year of general work experience required, preferably in water and sewer line work.
• Valid Driver's License and CDL Class B with tanker and air brake endorsement required.
• Flagging certification required within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Install, maintain, repair and replace utility lines and accessories.
• Perform water and sewer taps and service connections.
• Flush sewer lines and manholes.

Conocimientos

Knowledge of tools

Ability to communicate

Organization skills

Multi-tasking skills

Ability to prioritize

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

Hand and power tools

Descripción del empleo

The Town is seeking a Utility Line Technician in the Water and Sewer Maintenance department. This position performs skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines. Extended hours are often required for emergency response, to include nights, weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits

• 14 Observed Holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• 7:00am to 3:00pm
• Rotating On-Call Shifts

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. A conditional offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes alcohol and drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Install, maintain, repair and replace utility lines and accessories
• Perform water and sewer taps and service connections
• Install water meters
• Flush sewer lines and manholes
• Locate water and sewer lines
• Install, test and repair water meters and fire hydrants
• Perform routine bacterial and CL2 tests; add necessary chemicals to sewer lines
• Perform minor landscaping on property following completion of work
• Operate trucks, tractors, back-hoes and mechanical equipment in connection with above tasks
• Assist in snow and ice removal
• Must report to work in, and wear at all times on the job, steel-toed safety boots of an acceptable standard, effective the first scheduled workday
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: One (1) year of general work experience required; water and sewer line work experience preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• CDL Class B with tanker and air brake endorsement required at time of hire or within six (6) months of employment
• Flagging certification required within six (6) months of employment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines
• General knowledge of hand and power tools
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Possess organization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, coworkers, and other departments
• Ability to work for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions to include extreme cold, extreme heat, hazards and atmospheric conditions.
• Worker may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized protective equipment

Physical Demands

• This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.
• The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus
• Vocal communication is required for exchanging ideas and receiving orders; hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels
• Visual acuity is required for operation of machinery and motor vehicles and to determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work