Utility Worker; Dam Maintenance

Utilities Worker – Easement and Dams Maintenance Crew

Under general supervision, performs unskilled work in the maintenance of the County's easements, reservoir dams, and/or wastewater treatment plants and other Utility facilities. Work involves performing general housekeeping of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Employee is also responsible for performing basic landscaping duties and removing snow and ice. Employee operates tractors, mowers, grass trimmers, fork trucks, vehicles, and various other powered and non-powered equipment and tools.

Work also involves operating biosolids dewatering equipment at the County's wastewater treatment facilities. Employee assists the maintenance department with preventive maintenance or repairs when needed. Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in all phases of work. Employee must adhere to Spotsylvania County Safety Policies and Regulations. Reports to the Chief Operator or Utilities Field Crew Leader.

This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. Applicants must be available to work Sunday through Saturday as needed.

• Performs mowing, brush and tree trimming, utility maintenance, and landscaping duties in relation to the Reservoir Dam Maintenance Program and Utility easement maintenance.
• Operates a variety of equipment to include but not limited to: zero-turn mowers, skid-steers with various attachments, tractors, bush-hogs, blowers, trimmers, dump trucks, trailers, service vehicles, and various hand tools.
• Performs maintenance of equipment associated with public utility easement and grounds maintenance, including but not limited to tractors, zero-turn mowers, skid-steers, trailers and dump trucks, and smaller hand-held equipment.
• Reseeds and/or performs grading within public utility easements, at all Utilities & Public Works facility locations, and at the County-owned reservoir dams.
• Retrieves supplies and materials as needed.
• Cleans out drains, ditches, and culverts.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways, and equipment.
• Applies herbicides and pesticides under supervision.
• Paints buildings and equipment as needed.
• Assists maintenance personnel when needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participate and comply with the EHS Management System and utilize the KPA Flex Safety management tool.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must have a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of hire.

Complete and maintain OSHA 10 Certification in accordance with EHS Safety Management System requirements.

Pesticide technician's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia must be obtained within 18 months of employment.

Wastewater Treatment Only – Obtain Wastewater Operator Class IV license within 18 months of employment

• Knowledge of and ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, mowers, skid-steers, trailers, dump trucks, and smaller hand-held equipment.
• Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of a wastewater/water treatment facility.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with wastewater /water plants and related activities.
• Knowledge of the mechanical maintenance and lubrication requirements of the equipment operated.
• Ability to understand and follow specified operating procedures.
• Ability to make minor repairs to equipment operated.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment based on training and experience in making decisions and coordinating the proper operation of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or compositional…