Utility Worker I & II

Employment Details

Employment Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Experience

Required:

5 years of Utility related experience

Minimum

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Direct Supervisor: Crew Leader

Primary

Work Location:

Outdoors

Physical Requirements: This is operative work requiring the exertion of up to and exceeding 50 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Certification: Flagger Certification, CDL-B

To assist with the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines and perform meter readings.

The Utility Worker II position is a Full-Time position with benefits. The current Job Posting is written for a Utility Worker II position; however, applicants who don’t meet the minimum qualifications for the Utility Worker II position may be considered for a Utility Worker I position.

• Lead in the absence of a crew leader in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines by implementing instructions of supervisor safely, correctly and efficiently to include, but not be limited to: digging trenches, fitting pipes and valves, using acceptable traffic control techniques, and installing meters
• Obtain water meter readings by locating, reading, and accurately recording meter readings, as directed by supervisor
• Assist in the maintenance of County property as may be required, to include, but not be limited to snow removal both by hand and with equipment
• Work under limited supervision using prior field experience to carry out critical decisions
• Ability to be courteous and helpful to customers and relaying appropriate and pertinent information as required
• Abide by VOSH and OSHA safety requirements
• Perform related tasks as required

• Proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment and mechanical equipment necessary to complete the tasks listed above
• Water and sewer processes

• Actively looking for ways to help people
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

• Mathematical ability
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
• Regular work attendance is required

All applicants must apply online at .

Application review will begin as soon as possible.

Position open until filled.

Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.