Utility Worker

Position: Utility Worker I
Location: Chesterfield

Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are

The Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is a public water and wastewater utility that uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver the highest quality service to its approximately 121,000 water customers and 103,000 wastewater customers. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference in the community by meeting or exceeding water quality standards while also protecting the James River and the Chesapeake Bay.

We pride ourselves in being fiscally fit as one of only a handful of water and wastewater utilities nationwide to have achieved AAA ratings on its revenue bonds from each of the three top rating services.

What You Do and How You Do It

This Utility Worker will serve as a member of a repair and maintenance crew within the Operations and Maintenance section of the Department of Utilities along with a crew chief, heavy equipment operator and other Utility Workers. The position is responsible for being a dependable and supportive member of their team by assisting in the maintenance and repair of the county's underground water distribution system infrastructure and meeting overall Utilities Department goals.

This includes wearing appropriate PPE (provided by the county) and following county and OSHA safety rules and regulations for General Industry and Construction.

Our typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our work schedules are not impacted by inclement weather. We work through rain, snow, and shine. While we do not routinely operate 24 hours a day, we do, however, frequently work outside of normal work hours in response to emergencies, including, weekends and holidays. In some cases, this means that a work shift may exceed the regularly scheduled eight hours per day.

Working overtime, beyond the regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, is frequent and required. The employee will be compensated for overtime under FLSA guidelines. For coverage on weekends and holidays, there is a rotating "on-call" schedule with five crews on the rotation, so you can expect to be on-call once every five weeks. The employee will be compensated for being on-call, plus time worked, if any.

In this position, you will:

* Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, spades, etc.

* Use powered hand tools such as jackhammers, pipe saws, chain saws, etc.

* Drive tandem axle dump trucks with trailers to transport materials and equipment

* Occasionally operate heavy equipment to load and unload materials

* Occasionally use asphalt roller and other tools to restore asphalt

You will assist the crew in:

* Maintaining the cleanliness and stock levels on a construction truck that is essentially a "rolling warehouse"

* Repair, replace, and install water service lines ¾" - 2"

* Repair, replace, and install water mains up to 48"

* Repair, replace, and install fire hydrants, in-line valves, blow-offs, and other related appurtenances

* Perform other work as required.

Here's What You Need

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a maintenance-related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some computer skills are preferred. Good communication and customer relations skills are required; heavy lifting required; ability to perform maintenance tasks using hand tools such as shovels and picks, tampers, and pavement breakers.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record are required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, your record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at the time of the interview.

Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of the interview date.

This position requires a Class A CDL within one year of employment. If the employee does not have a Class A CDL at the time of hire, the county will provide the required training and testing during business hours. Candidates who already have a Class A CDL will be considered for a Utility…