Utility Technician

City of Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hopewell is seeking field personnel to perform sewer line cleaning and respond to sewer stoppages at residents’ properties. You will assist the Utility Inspector, Public Works, plumbers and contractors to locate lines and conduct dye testing, smoke testing and CCTV inspections.

Position requires reading maps, GIS, and basic computer skills; a high school diploma is preferred and on-call rotation is required to handle emergencies after hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English and at least 6 months experience in sewer related position.
• Ability to read sewer maps and GIS.
• Maintenance skills on pumps a plus.
• High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs sewer line cleaning for the City sewers, responding to emergency sewer stoppages at citizen’s properties.
• Assisting the Utility Inspector with citizen’s request, Public Works, Plumbers and contractors to help locate sewer lines, dye testing, smoke testing and CCTV inspections.
• Must be available to work on-call on a rotating basis, to respond to emergencies.

Skills

Driving vehicles

Operating equipment

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GIS

Job description

Performs sewer line cleaning for the City sewers, responding to emergency sewer stoppages at citizen’s properties. Assisting the Utility Inspector with citizen’s request, Public Works, Plumbers and contractors to help locate sewer lines, dye testing, smoke testing and CCTV inspections.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write and understand oral/written instructions in English and at least 6 months experience in sewer related position.
• Ability to read sewer maps and GIS.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Maintenance skills on pumps a plus.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• Commercial Driver’s License B with Tank endorsement.
• VA DOT work zone traffic control certification within six months of hire.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of equipment used in assigned unit
• Knowledge of work methods and techniques
• Must have knowledge of traffic safety, as most work will be performed in the public right-of-way.

Skills:

• Skill in driving vehicles and operating equipment.
• Basic computer skills

Abilities:

• Requires the ability to lift and move heavy objects, i.e. removing and replacing manhole lids, removing and connecting pipe sections to and from the Vactor suction line.
• The ability to work independently and as a team with limited supervision.
• Must be able to communicate problems as maintenance is performed.

Other requirements:

• Must be available to work on-call on a rotating basis, to respond to emergencies such as sewer stoppages and or minor repairs after regular work hours.

Work Environment:

• Worker is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme noise, odors, heights, dust, fumes, and hazardous materials such as oil, coolants, gasoline, hydraulic fluid, and raw sewage.

Essential Physical Activities:

• Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.

• If job requires frequent lifting, typical weight handled: up to 75lbs.