Utility Plant Mechanic

Utility Plant Mechanic

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 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.

This Utility Plant Mechanic will serve as a member of a water distribution crew within the Operations and Maintenance section of the Department of Utilities along with a crew chief and other Utility Plant Mechanics. 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 facilities 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 4:00 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 four crews on the rotation and a 7 day/24 hour "on-call" employee. If the selected candidate chooses, then they can be cross trained to become more versatile and work more overtime hours.

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, wrenches, screwdrivers, other mechanic-related tools, etc.
• Use powered hand tools such as pipe saws, chain saws, impact wrenches, etc.
• Use hydraulic man lifts and ladders
• Drive utility trucks with trailers to transport materials and equipment

You will assist the crew in:

• Maintaining the cleanliness and stock levels on a construction truck that is essentially a "rolling warehouse"
• Repairing and maintaining water pump stations, water storage tanks, and other associated equipment.
• Responding to customer concerns pertaining to water quality or water pressure.
• Groundskeeping and housekeeping of water distribution facilities.
• Completing service requests and work orders on a county owned computer.
• Performing other work as required.

Here's what you need:

High school diploma or GED and three years 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, picks, tampers, and mechanic-related tools. Ability to read maps and familiarity with Chesterfield County roads is a plus.

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. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and have good verbal communication skills. Additionally, the…