Utility Worker

About the role

To 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.

Responsibilities

• Excavate, clear and smooth trenches
• Lay pipe
• Auxiliary in making new connections
• Repair breaks in water or sewer lines
• Install fire hydrants
• Load and unload materials
• 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

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two (2) years’ experience in heavy manual labor
• Valid Virginia driver’s license
• Valid Class A (combination vehicle) Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement for vehicles with Air Brakes within six (6) – twelve (12) months of employment
• The ability to communicate both verbally and written, read in English to understand direction and procedures, and to communicate to others
• The ability to perform several tasks at the same time, be able to work independently with minimum supervision, and exhibit a positive attitude to effectively deal with the public, agency officials, and co-workers

Pay

$41,932.80 - $52,416.00

Schedule

Full-time, Non-Exempt

Location

Field Operations Facility - Verona, VA