Utility Maintenance Specialist

• Open Until Filled.

Repairs and maintains wastewater pump stations, water towers, and other water/wastewater facilities.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs sewer pumping stations, facilities, water storage tanks, valves, and related equipment.
• Maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning parts such as bearings, gauges, seats, and packing.
• Records and tracks pump amp and volt readings and water tank pressure.
• Ensures remote pump stations are functioning properly.
• Performs electrical and mechanical checks and resolves problems.
• Operates vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with utility line works as required.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent with at least 7-years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess or obtain a Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V or higher) within 18 months of employment, and must maintain a Virginia Waterworks Operations License during the course of employment.
• Possess or obtain a Virginia Commercial Drivers License (Class B or higher) within 18 months of employment, and must maintain a Virginia Commercial Drivers License during the course of employment.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening and criminal background check

The work requires physical exertion such as walking over rough or difficult terrain; recurring standing, stooping, climbing or walking; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing between 25 and 75 pounds and may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, and dexterity.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
  • Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
  • Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
  • High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Roth IRA

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

• All full‑time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

• Non‑Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave.
  
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