Utility Technician (CD) - Construction Job at Hanover County, VA, Mechanicsville, VA

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  • Hanover County, VA
  • Mechanicsville, VA

Job Description

Salary: $36,810.00 - $66,260.00 Annually

Location : Mechanicsville, VA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 202400198

Department: Public Utilites - Construction

Opening Date: 08/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description


General Description: The incumbent performs utility construction work and other related work. Construction experience desired but entry level applicants will be considered.


Organization: The Utility Technician is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Utility Technician Ladder has four levels ranging from Utility Technician I to Utility Technician Senior. Incumbents report to a Utility Supervisor and supervise no staff; however, Utility Technicians at the III and Senior level may serve as workflow leaders to lower level Utility Technicians.

Essential Functions:
• Repairs and installs water and sewer lines and appurtenances, including fire hydrants.
• Operates construction equipment, including towing equipment and trailers.
• Completes other miscellaneous construction projects including sidewalk and other concrete repairs, asphalt repairs, and small grading and lawn restoration projects.
• Operates and organizes the use of utility tools, equipment, and vehicles.
• Assures all safety regulations are met (e.g. VDOT standards for traffic control and flags traffic during VDOT right of way repairs).
• Troubleshoots and helps manage emergency situations.
• Maintains maintenance records and efficiently completes work orders.

Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
• May be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibrations and repetitiveness
B. Environment
• Field - May be exposed to adverse weather
C. Physical Effort
• Heavy manual work
• Intermittent lifting of objects weighing at least 50 lbs
D. Non-exempt


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Familiarity with the equipment and techniques necessary to perform assigned work tasks, preferred.


Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.



Special Conditions:
• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License at hire; Class A Commercial Driver's License within 24 months of employment for all technicians EXCEPT for DISTRIBUTION technicians.
• Pre-employment Physical Examination and repeated regularly thereafter
• Pre-employment Drug Test /Breath Alcohol Testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter
• Audiometric Testing
• Twelve-month probationary period
• May work beyond normal schedule; Some positions require shift work, including weekends, holidays and nights
• Must wear uniform, including safety equipment
• This position is subject to being on routine on-call.

Revision Date: July 2023

Special Instructions to Applicants


If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide a copy of your diploma/degree and certifications.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below: This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

01


Are you willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions?
  • Yes
  • No
02


Are you willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays?
  • Yes
  • No
03


Can you accept being exposed to wastewater and hazardous chemicals if provided appropriate safety equipment?
  • Yes
  • No
04


Please describe any experience that you have working in the water or wastewater utility field.

05


Please describe any experience you have working in the construction industry.

06


Please describe any experience you have working outdoors performing manual labor or working with equipment, including but not limited to a farming and landscaping.

07


Please list any other experience or skills that make you qualified for this position?

08


Please explain why you are interested in this position.

Required Question

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Shift work, Night shift,

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