Utility Worker

Augusta Water; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta Water is seeking a semi-skilled to unskilled worker for maintenance of sewer and water lines and construction of water and sewer services in Augusta County, Virginia. Tasks include excavating trenches, laying pipe, installing connections, and repairing lines with trucks and hand tools.

A Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement is required within 6–12 months, plus ability to communicate in English and perform basic math and mechanical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in heavy manual labor.
• Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing, read English, and understand directions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sewer and water lines and construct water and sewer lines.
• Install new water and sewer services and related facilities.
• Excavate, clear and smooth trenches, lay pipe and make connections.
• Repair breaks in lines and install hydrants.
• Load/unload materials and clean up job site.
• Operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, and vacuum trucks.
• Use hand tools and perform tasks with minimum supervision.

Skills

Virginia driver’s license

Clear communication

Math and mechanical basics

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

To perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance of sewer and water lines, construction of water and sewer lines, installation of new water and sewer services, and related facilities. May be required to excavate, clear and smooth trenches, lay pipe, assist with making new connections, repair breaks in water or sewer lines, install fire hydrants, load and unload materials, and clean up job site. May operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, high velocity water trucks, lowboy and sewer vacuum truck. May use a variety of hand tools, including but not limited to, soil tamper, air drill, and pavement breaker.

Qualifications:

High school graduate or equivalent. Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in heavy manual labor.

Required Skills:

Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must possess or obtain within six (6) – twelve (12)months of employment, a valid Class A (combination vehicle) Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement for vehicles with Air Brakes as a condition of successful job performance and continued employment. Must have the ability to communicate both verbally and written, read in English to understand direction and procedures, and to communicate to others. Must understand basic mathematics, mechanical knowledge, and the use of general hand tools. Must have the ability to perform several tasks at the same time, be able to work independently with minimum supervision, and exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, agency officials, and co-workers.

Augusta Water, formerly the Augusta County Service Authority, was established in March 1966 to centralize water and sewer services in Augusta County, Virginia.