Utility Worker I

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker I serves on the Meter Installation division within the Operations and Maintenance section of the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities. Working alongside a crew chief, heavy equipment operator, and other Utility Workers, the employee supports installation of water meters at residential homes and businesses, companion irrigation meters, and full water services from the main to the meter. The role also contributes to the department’s overall goals and requires following county and OSHA safety rules for General Industry and Construction while wearing provided personal protective equipment. The position involves construction and maintenance work using hand and powered tools, driving tandem-axle dump trucks with trailers, occasionally operating heavy equipment, and helping maintain and stock a construction truck. Work includes repairing, replacing, and installing water service lines, irrigation services, and residential and commercial water meters. The schedule is generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., but the employee works in inclement weather and frequently works beyond regular hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. Employees participate in a rotating on-call schedule approximately once every four weeks and are compensated for on-call duty and time worked. This is a uniform-required position. The county provides uniforms, cold-weather gear, and required PPE, including safety footwear and eyewear. The position is federally regulated by the Department of Transportation and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Medical marijuana use is prohibited for this position. Pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education or degree verification are required. The position is included in an approved Career Development Plan with potential career progression and salary incentives, subject to funding, performance, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in a maintenance-related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Good communication and customer relations skills.
Ability to perform maintenance tasks using hand tools such as shovels, picks, tampers, and pavement breakers.
Ability to perform heavy lifting.
Current valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
Driving record must not show six or more demerit points in the 24 months before the anticipated hire date, or one major six-point violation in the preceding 36 months.
Applicants with out-of-state driving records must obtain and present records at the interview; records must show at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of the interview.
Must obtain a Class A CDL within one year of employment. The county provides training and testing during business hours for employees who do not have the CDL at hire.
Self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude, good verbal communication skills, and the ability to work as a team player and develop positive working relationships.
Must comply with DOT random drug and alcohol testing; medical marijuana use is prohibited.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing and an FBI criminal background check, and undergo education or degree verification.

Nice To Haves

Some computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing water meters at residential homes and businesses.
Install companion irrigation meters and full water services from the main to the meter.
Repair, replace, and install water service lines from ¾ inch to 2 inches.
Install residential companion irrigation services, primarily using hand excavation.
Install residential and commercial water meters.
Use hand tools including shovels, rakes, spades, picks, tampers, and pavement breakers.
Use powered hand tools such as jackhammers, pipe saws, and chain saws.
Drive tandem-axle dump trucks with trailers to transport materials and equipment.
Occasionally operate heavy equipment to load and unload materials.
Occasionally use an asphalt roller and other tools to restore asphalt.
Help maintain the cleanliness and stock levels of the construction truck.
Follow county and OSHA safety rules and wear required PPE.
Respond to emergencies and participate in the rotating on-call schedule, including weekend and holiday coverage.
Perform other work as required.

Benefits

Virginia Retirement System
Long- and short-term disability
Paid time off, including accrual of 7 hours for 24 of 26 pay periods and 40 hours granted on the second paycheck
Ability to earn compensatory leave time
Option to convert overtime and on-call hours into compensatory time, up to 50 hours
Uniforms and cold-weather gear provided
Required PPE provided, including safety footwear and eyewear
Career progression opportunities and salary incentives through a Career Development Plan, subject to funding, performance, qualifications, and experience
Tuition reimbursement
Learning and Performance Center programs
Opportunities for advancement within the organization