Utility Worker I

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Worker I serves on a meter repair and maintenance crew in the Operations and Maintenance section of the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities. Working with a crew chief and other Utility Workers, this position supports maintenance and repair of the county’s underground water distribution infrastructure and department goals. The employee must wear county-provided personal protective equipment and follow county and OSHA safety rules for General Industry and Construction. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions, including rain and snow. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; emergency response can require work outside normal hours, including weekends and holidays, and shifts may exceed eight hours. Overtime beyond 40 hours per week is frequent and required, and is compensated under FLSA guidelines. Weekend and holiday coverage uses a rotating on-call schedule; employees receive compensation for on-call time and any time worked. Cross-training is available by choice and may provide opportunities to work additional overtime. The employee uses hand and powered tools, drives utility trucks with trailers, and assists the crew with water service line and meter work, customer concerns, vehicle stock and cleanliness, and county work orders. This is a uniform-required position. The county provides uniform services, cold-weather gear, and required PPE, including safety footwear and eyewear. The role is included in an approved Career Development Plan with potential career progression and salary incentives, subject to funding and performance, qualifications, and experience. The listed salary range is $43,442–$66,249, with the offer based on qualifications and experience. Candidates with a Class A CDL may be considered for Utility Worker II with additional compensation. Pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.

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.
Under the Virginia DMV point system, the driving record must not show six or more demerit points within the 24 months before the anticipated hire date, or one major violation carrying six points within 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.
Self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude and good verbal communication skills.
Ability to work as a team player and develop positive working relationships.
Pass pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.
Work frequent required overtime beyond the regularly scheduled 40 hours per week and participate in emergency response, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Some computer skills are preferred.
Class A CDL holders may be considered for a Utility Worker II position with additional compensation; a Class A CDL is not required for this position.
Employees may choose cross-training to become more versatile and work additional overtime hours.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintenance and repair of the county’s underground water distribution system infrastructure.
Use hand tools, including shovels, rakes, and spades, and powered hand tools, including jackhammers, pipe saws, and chain saws.
Drive utility trucks with trailers to transport materials and equipment.
Help maintain cleanliness and stock levels on a construction truck.
Repair, replace, and install water service lines ranging from ¾ inch to 2 inches.
Repair, replace, and install water meters, meter boxes, meter yokes, and related parts.
Respond to and troubleshoot customer concerns about water service.
Complete service requests and work orders using a county-owned computer.
Follow county and OSHA safety rules and wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform other work as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Virginia Retirement System.
Long- and short-term disability.
Paid time off (PTO), including accrual of 7 hours for 24 of the 26 pay periods and a 40-hour grant on the second paycheck.
Option to convert overtime and on-call hours into compensatory time, up to a maximum of 50 hours.
Uniform services, cold-weather gear, and required PPE, including safety footwear and eyewear.
Career Development Plan with career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Learning and Performance Center programs.
Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
Compensation for overtime under FLSA guidelines.
Compensation for on-call time plus time worked, if any.