Utilities Line Worker
Stafford County•Stafford County, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs responsible semiskilled and skilled work in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines and appurtenances. Work is performed under regular supervision. This position is part of a career ladder which allows for advancement with experience and growth.
Requirements
- General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines
- General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances
- Thorough knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools
- Ability to operate back hoe and other medium construction equipment
- Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates
- Graduation from high school
- Possession of an appropriate commercial driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Nice To Haves
- Less than 1 year of experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer (for Level I)
- 2 years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer (for Level II)
- A CDL is required for a level II
- 4 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer (for Level III)
- Possession of flagging certification from VDOT is required for level III
Responsibilities
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines, wells, pump stations, and appurtenances
- Operating equipment
- Making service connections
- Operates flushing, cleaning and line inspection equipment
- Makes water and sewer taps and service connections
- Repairs and replaces water and sewer lines and related facilities
- Unstops lines with rodding machine
- Repairs and flushes fire hydrants
- Operates trucks, tractors, back hoe, air hammer, tapping machine and other mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks
- Performs general grounds maintenance tasks
- Excavates and backfills trenches
- Installs water meters, fire hydrants, and valves
- Performs minor landscaping and asphalt work after work is completed
- Performs related tasks as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
