Utility Worker

Prince George County, VA; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince George County Utilities Department is seeking a qualified Utility Worker to operate tools, equipment and vehicles used in water and wastewater maintenance. Responsibilities include installing and repairing lines and meters, maintaining hydrants, signs, and pump houses, and performing preventive maintenance.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, and obtain a commercial driver's license within 12 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CDL license within 12 months of employment.
• Must follow safety requirements and work in varied conditions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and organize use of utility tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater equipment.
• Install/repair water and wastewater utility lines and meters.
• Maintain meters, boxes, lids and street signs; service hydrants.
• Identify, locate, and report Miss Utility VA811 tickets as requested.
• Detect and isolate water/sewer leaks and repair pumps as needed.
• Maintain and repair pump houses and record-keeping of maintenance activities.
• Participate in emergency response as required and complete NIMS training.

Skills

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Utility equipment

Job description

Prince George County Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Worker. This position will be responsible for operating and organizing the use of utility tools, equipment and vehicles. Other job duties would include the following:

• Follows department and industry safety requirements;
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater equipment;
• Installs and repairs water and wastewater utility lines;
• Installs in-ground utility meters, repairs and/or replaces utility meters, boxes, lids;
• Repairs, replaces, and installs street signs as needed;
• Maintains, repairs, and installs fire hydrants as needed;
• Performs disconnection of utility service as required;
• Operates utility maintenance equipment (flush truck, line TV equipment, air compressor, mobile pumps);
• Identifies, locates, calls-in Miss Utility – VA811 tickets as requested;
• Detects and isolates water/sewer leaks;
• Repairs/maintains water/sewer pumps as needed;
• Maintains and repairs pump houses (which may include carpentry, concrete and/or welding work);
• Maintains accurate maintenance/service records;
• Collects and analyzes samples for treatment facility performance/water quality standards and report issues promptly, as requested;
• Reports issues/concerns with water/sewer utilities to the Utility Supervisor;
• Participates in emergency response operations as required in a declared emergency by County officials; completes required NIMS training as a condition of employment;
• Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License;
• Performs related work as assigned.Comprehensive knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines and equipment; comprehensive knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of water and wastewater utility lines and equipment; comprehensive knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools; ability to operate utility construction equipment; ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable conditions; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers, supervisor and coworkers.
• Must have a commercial driver's license within 12 (twelve) months of employment; may work beyond normal schedule; may be assigned routine scheduled coverage responsibilities under call-out policy; must wear uniform according to standards, including safety equipment.

High school diploma or equivalent required with related water and wastewater utility experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

EOE