Utility Plant Mechanic

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

4d•$45,732 - $61,725•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a maintenance-related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
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.
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 candidate must be a team player and have the ability to develop positive working relationships.
This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.

Nice To Haves

Some computer skills are preferred.
Ability to read maps and familiarity with Chesterfield County roads is a plus.

Responsibilities

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
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.