Utility Worker I & II

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Utility Worker I & II
Public Works/Utilities

• 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

Job Summary
:
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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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

Knowledge

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

Skills

• 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

Abilities

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

To Apply

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

Category Job Postings Status Open Salary Utility Worker I
- Minimum $37,056 Midpoint $43,596;
Utility Worker II
- Minimum $44,838 Midpoint $52,750