Valve & Hydrant Technician

Valve & Hydrant Technician

The Gloucester County Public Utilities Department is seeking a qualified and mechanically skilled individual to join our Water Distribution team. In this position, you will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper operation of valves, hydrants, and other water distribution infrastructure. If interested, please submit your application today.

Under supervision, the Valve & Hydrant Technician performs specialized semi-skilled work associated with hydrant and valve inspections, cleaning, repairs, and replacement. Work involves use of vehicles, machinery, hand tools, and technology. Employee must exercise independent judgment when completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in contact with customers and the public. Position reports to the Utility Foreman.

• Locates, lubricates, inspects, exercises and documents valves in the County utility system; submits work orders for repairs and necessary.
• Inspects and flushes hydrants in the County utility system; documents rebuilds and replacements; submits work orders for repairs as necessary.
• Identifies valve castings that are inaccessible and address so valves can be properly utilized when needed.
• Documents inspections in file to be accessible by all staff as necessary.
• Works with other Utility crews, the fire departments, County staff, VDOT, contractors and others as necessary to address line repairs, replacements and emergencies.
• Performs general and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds, including mowing and landscaping duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Possession of a high school diploma/GED.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

• Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
• Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Class A endorsement preferred.
• Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.