Utility Worker

Prince George County, Virginia•County of Prince George, VA

About The Position

Prince George County Utilities Department is seeking a Utility Worker to operate and organize the use of utility tools, equipment, and vehicles. The position performs installation, maintenance, and repair work on water and wastewater utility lines, equipment, meters, pumps, pump houses, and related infrastructure. The worker also maintains service records, may collect and analyze water-quality samples, and reports utility concerns to the Utility Supervisor. Emergency response participation and required NIMS training are conditions of employment. A valid Virginia driver’s license is required; a commercial driver’s license must be obtained within 12 months of employment. The position may require work beyond the normal schedule, routine scheduled coverage under the call-out policy, and wearing a uniform and safety equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid Virginia driver’s license.
Obtain a commercial driver’s license within 12 months of employment.
Comprehensive knowledge of tools, materials, and equipment used to install, replace, maintain, and repair utility lines and equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of maintenance and manual tasks involved in installing, maintaining, repairing, and replacing water and wastewater utility lines and equipment.
Comprehensive knowledge of common hand and power tools.
Ability to operate utility construction equipment.
Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable conditions.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers, supervisor, and coworkers.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable.
May need to work beyond the normal schedule and may be assigned routine scheduled coverage under the call-out policy.
Must wear a uniform according to standards, including safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Related water and wastewater utility experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate and organize the use of utility tools, equipment, and vehicles.
Follow department and industry safety requirements.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater equipment.
Install and repair water and wastewater utility lines.
Install in-ground utility meters and repair or replace meters, boxes, and lids.
Repair, replace, and install street signs as needed.
Maintain, repair, and install fire hydrants as needed.
Disconnect utility service as required.
Operate utility maintenance equipment, including a flush truck, line TV equipment, air compressor, and mobile pumps.
Identify and locate utilities and call in Miss Utility – VA811 tickets as requested.
Detect and isolate water and sewer leaks.
Repair and maintain water and sewer pumps as needed.
Maintain and repair pump houses, including possible carpentry, concrete, and welding work.
Maintain accurate maintenance and service records.
Collect and analyze samples for treatment facility performance and water-quality standards, and promptly report issues as requested.
Report water and sewer utility issues or concerns to the Utility Supervisor.
Participate in emergency response operations when required during a declared emergency by County officials.
Complete required NIMS training as a condition of employment.
Perform related work as assigned.