Seasonal Utility & Inspections Assistant

Position Summary

Prince William Water is currently recruiting for the following temporary/seasonal (summer) positions. The length of these assignments varies and is also dependent on available workload.

Temporary Full-Time Seasonal Positions (37.5 Hours Per Week).

Requesting Department: Collection & Distribution

• Location: 15801 Neabsco Rd., Woodbridge, VA;
  Vacancies: 4;
  Duration: Up to six months
• Location: 8410 Virginia Meadows Dr., Manassas, VA;
  Vacancies: 4;
  Duration: Up to six months
• Location: 4 County Complex Court Woodbridge, VA;
  Vacancies: 4;
  Duration: Up to six months
• Location: 1851 Rippon Blvd., Woodbridge, VA;
  Vacancies: 2;
  Duration: Up to six months

Position Responsibilities /

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to operate small equipment such as lawn mowers and weed trimmers.
• Ability to paint.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as well as in a team environment.
• Assists maintenance crews in the absence of personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned (i.e. wash trucks, clean shops, etc.)
• Some experience in grounds and building maintenance and/or painting.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to Prince William Water policy.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands:
  The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Position requires workers to walk or stand for long periods; may lift and carry up to 60 pounds; climb stairs, ladders and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; feel the size, shape and temperature of items; and operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak clearly, to see and hear clearly with or without correction, and to detect odors.
• Work environment:
  Primary work is performed in shop or field settings and outside. Employees are exposed to dirt and soil; unpleasant odors; working outside in hot and humid conditions, or in inclement weather; and to hazards in the work.

Requesting Department: Inspections

Location: 4 County Complex Court Woodbridge, VA

Position Responsibilities /

Essential Job Functions:

• Run fire hydrant flow tests.
• Prepare and send out fire flow test results.
• Update GIS database with fire flow report information.
• Assist with plan review.
• Log and scan plans.
• Assist Utility Inspectors with other duties as assigned.
• Must have excellent computer skills, be detail oriented and have good communication skills.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to Prince William Water policy.
• Other duties as assigned or required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

• Physical demands:
  The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for short periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work required the ability to speak clearly and to see and hear clearly with or without correction.
• Work environment:
  Primary work is performed indoors in a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work is subject to frequent interruptions. This position may be required to field verify information using a GPS handheld. When working in the field, there is exposure to a variety of weather conditions, traffic and noise.