Utility Worker

About the role

Full-time, Non-Exempt position located at the Field Operations Facility in Verona, VA.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and unskilled tasks in the maintenance of sewer and water lines, construction of water and sewer lines, installation of new water and sewer services, and related facilities.
• Excavate, clear and smooth trenches, lay pipe, assist with making new connections, repair breaks in water or sewer lines, install fire hydrants, load and unload materials, and clean up job site.
• Operate pickup trucks, dump trucks, high velocity water trucks, lowboy and sewer vacuum truck.
• Use a variety of hand tools, including but not limited to soil tamper, air drill, and pavement breaker.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in heavy manual labor.

Required Skills

• Valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Possess or obtain within six (6) – twelve (12) months of employment a valid Class A (combination vehicle) Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement for vehicles with Air Brakes.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and written, read in English to understand direction and procedures, and to communicate to others.
• Understand basic mathematics, mechanical knowledge, and the use of general hand tools.
• Ability to perform several tasks at the same time, work independently with minimum supervision, and exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, agency officials, and co‑workers.

Pay

Hiring range: $41,932.80 - $52,416.00.