Utility Worker I

Albemarle County Service Authority; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,563 - 54,675; Full time

Job summary

Albemarle County Service Authority is hiring a Utility Worker I in Charlottesville, Virginia. The role includes performing maintenance and construction work related to water and sewer systems. Candidates will install and repair pipes, operate various equipment, and assist with maintenance duties.

No experience is required as training will be provided. A high school diploma or GED is necessary, along with the ability to acquire relevant certifications. The starting salary range is $45,563 - $54,675.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possession or ability to obtain various certifications related to utility work.
• Must acquire a CDL, Class A within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Installing and repairing water and sewer lines.
• Operating work vehicles and equipment for maintenance work.
• Assisting with pump station repairs and hydrant maintenance.

Skills

Teamwork

GIS system knowledge

Basic office practices

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Dump trucks

Backhoes

Forklifts

Chainsaws

Job description

ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY

Has The Following Employment Opportunity

UTILITY WORKER I

Position Summary

Performs difficult skilled maintenance or construction work and does related work as required. Repairs, replaces, and installs water and sewer pipes, fire hydrants, and other similar infrastructure. Makes water connections, sewer connections, repair and raise manholes. Rods and flushes sewer lines, assists on CCTV van and performs assigned landscaping assignments.

Duties

• Installing and repairing water and sewer lines, maintaining and clearing of right-of-ways;
• Operating various work vehicles and equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, forklifts, tampers, pipe saws, chainsaws, compaction equipment, and asphalt roller;
• Assisting with hydrant and valve maintenance, performing routine carpentry and painting, assisting with pump station repairs and maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of standard office practices and equipment, including GIS system, and business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently and maintain effective working relationships.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, certification in NIMMS training, 16-Hour Asbestos Operation and Maintenance, Intermediate Work Zone Safety, VDOT Flagging, and Confined Space.
• Requires ability to train in use of construction equipment in the installation and repair of water/wastewater utility systems.
• Must be able to wear a respirator in certain applications and must possess, or acquire within 6 months, a CDL, Class A.
• No experience required; we will train.
• High school diploma/ GED.
• Stand-by, emergency response duty and overtime required.

Salary Range

Starting Salary Range: $45,563 - $54,675

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Status

Position Will Remain Open Until Filled