Utility Maintenance Technician

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Gloucester, VA Job Type:

Full-Time Job Number: 05082024-01 Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES Opening Date: 08/26/2024 Description Hiring salary: $39,001.00 (Depending on Qualifications) "Work in a place where your team values you." Come support the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department in fulfilling its service to provide efficient and safe utilities to all in our community

• 12 paid holidays a year

• Paid training & educational opportunities

• Excellent health insurance coverage & other great pretax benefits & supplemental insurances

• Wellness Activities

• Team Environment Under supervision, performs specialized semi-skilled work repairing and replacing water mains and waterlines. Work involves using a variety of procedures, hand equipment, and heavy machinery to maintain, repair and install water and sewer lines and associated equipment.
  
  Employee serves as resource to less experienced department employees. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in contact with customers and the general public.
  
  Position reports to the Utility Foreman. Job Highlights Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs water and sewer lines including water and sewer taps and connections. Responds to trouble calls regarding leaks, breaks, low pressure, and water quality/clarity.
  
  Reads water meters; searches for leaks. Assembles pipes and fittings in excavated ditch. Repairs manholes.
  
  Operates sewer cleaning machines and vehicles. Exercises fire hydrants, valves, and air release valves to ensure proper functioning of water and wastewater systems. Operates backhoe and trenching machine, as needed.
  
  Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays. Performs general and preventive maintenance of equipment. Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds.
  
  Performs other duties as assigned. Click the link for a complete job description: Utility Maintenance Technician Qualifications Possession of a high school diploma/GED.
  
  Three (3) to five (5) years of directly related work experience. Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Special Requirements Possession of a valid driver's license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
  
  Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements. Possession of a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), preferred.
  
  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 OUR Community: Gloucester County Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.
  
  Visit our for additional information: 01 Do you possess a valid driver's license? Yes No 02 If you possess a valid driver's license, list the issuing state and expiration date. 03 How many years of experience working in Public Utilities do you have? Less than one year One to two years Three to four years Five or more years None 04 Referring to question 3, what is the name(s) of the Public Utilities organization(s) you currently or previously worked for? 05 Describe your experience working with sewer and water connections, pipe fittings and meter readings etc. 06 Describe your experience responding to calls related to troubleshooting and public utilities. 07 This position requires responding to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
  
  Are you able to meet this requirement? Yes No 08 I have reviewed the job posting and understand in order for my application to be considered complete, I must attach my resume and (3) professional references I acknowledge the above statement. Required Question