Utility Worker; Dam Maintenance

Utility Worker

Spotsylvania County is committed to maintaining a drug free workplace. Employees are prohibited from manufacturing, distributing, possessing or using controlled substances such as marijuana. A positive drug test result, confirmed use or impairment can be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination in accordance with our personnel policies.

A positive pre-employment drug test will also disqualify a candidate for hire.

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.

Utility Worker – Wastewater Treatment

• Cleans equipment associated with the wastewater treatment process to include but not limited to bar screens, grit collectors, clarifier troughs and weirs, and other associated processes.
• Collects and disposes of trash and debris from buildings and grounds.
• Cleans tanks, equipment, and basins when drained for repairs or preventative maintenance.
• Retrieves supplies and materials as needed, including fuel, cleaning supplies, and treatment chemicals.
• Loads and unloads trucks.
• Carries or moves materials, including chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Cleans out drains, ditches, and culverts.
• Cuts grass, weed eats, and removes brush and weeds from treatment facilities as needed.
• Removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways, and equipment.
• Operates biosolids dewatering equipment to include but not limited to belt filter presses, centrifuges, polymer feed equipment, sludge pumps, etc.
• Applies herbicides and pesticides under supervision.
• Paints buildings and equipment as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Participate and comply with the EHS Management System and utilize the KPA Flex Safety management tool.

Utilities Worker – Easement and Dams Maintenance Crew

• 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…