Temporary Wastewater Collection Utility Worker

James City County • Williamsburg, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work installing, maintaining, repairing, and constructing the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems. This is a temporary position expected to work 40 hours a week, not to exceed six (6) months. The role requires the ability to work an on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies. The position may be designated to work during closures, after hours, and during emergencies.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Required to fulfill all requirements of JCSA’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Knowledge of safe and effective use of hand and power tools; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section including confined space, trench safety, traffic control, and other requirements pertaining to water distribution operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in use of computer software.
• Ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; follow both verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a crew performing manual labor installing, repairing, and maintaining JCSA sewer and water infrastructure; operates or learns to operate heavy equipment.
• Performs or learns to perform administrative tasks such as preparing work orders, mapping infrastructure, and taking measurements.
• Performs or learns to perform water distribution infrastructure inspections that center on JCSA standards; catalogs problems for repair purposes.
• Performs or learns preventive and emergency maintenance of water distribution infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED