Valve Technician

Albemarle County Service Authority•Pantops, VA

28d•$58,151 - $69,781•Onsite

About The Position

The Valve Technician is responsible for maintaining and inspecting all functions of water system valves and blowoffs, including those in meter vaults. This role ensures the accessibility, proper functioning, and correct installation of every valve in the ACSA system. The technician must be knowledgeable of ACSA specifications for valve installation to approve warranty work by contractors. Responsibilities include calling in Miss Utility tickets for repairs, training and educating a helper on job aspects, and planning work for a Utility Worker in their absence. The technician must also pre-plan projects, ensuring equipment, parts, and tools are ready. Required knowledge includes computers, the GIS system, and pipe locating equipment. The role requires availability for emergency incidents on nights, holidays, and weekends, and the ability to lead crews in the absence of a Crew Leader. Daily activities must be scheduled for efficient use of personnel and equipment. Oversight of warranty work and sign-off on contractor valve projects are key duties, along with using Cityworks (and GIS) for work orders and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1 to 3 year's related experience
Possession of a valid driver's permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Class A combination vehicle and Tanker endorsements
Confined Space Entrant certification
Confined Space Rescue Team certification
CPR/First Aid/AED certification
NIMMS Training
16 Hour Asbestos Operations and Maintenance certification
VDOT flagging certification
Intermediate Work Zone Safety certification
Forklift Training
16 Hour OSHA Training
Self-Contained Breath Apparatus (SCBA) clearance
Basic and Advanced Leadership course
Ability to pass drug/alcohol testing
Ability to work in extreme heat and cold
Ability to lift up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

Maintain and inspect all functions of water system valves and blowoffs, including valves in meter vaults.
Ensure the accessibility, functioning, and proper installation of every valve in the ACSA system.
Apply knowledge of ACSA specifications for water valve installation to sign off on warranty work by contractors.
Call in Miss Utility tickets for all repairs and work needed on water valves.
Train and educate a helper in all aspects of the Valve Technician's job.
Educate helper on equipment, parts, system, and other tasks needed at the ACSA.
Plan work for the Utility Worker to perform in the event of the technician's absence.
Pre-plan for any projects, ensuring equipment, parts, and tools are ready the day before.
Utilize knowledge of computers, the GIS system, and pipe locating equipment.
Respond to emergency incidents upon request on nights, holidays, and weekends.
Efficiently and effectively run crews on major projects or jobs when the Crew Leader is absent.
Schedule and plan daily activities to optimize efficient use of personnel and equipment.
Provide oversight of warranty work and sign-off on contractor valve projects.
Use Cityworks (and GIS) for work-order generation, inspection documentation, and valve-location.