- Salary
- $38k – $46k/yr
- Location
- Gloucester, VA, VA, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Gloucester County's Updated Compensation Structure
Hiring salary: $37,918-$45,510
Under supervision, performs specialized semi-skilled work repairing and replacing water mains and waterlines. Work involves using a variety of procedures, hand equipment, and heavy machinery to maintain, repair and install water and sewer lines and associated equipment. Employee serves as resource to less experienced department employees. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in contact with customers and the general public. Position reports to the Utility Foreman.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Hiring salary: $37,918-$45,510
We invite you to support the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department in delivering efficient and safe utility services to our community!
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid training and educational opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, along with excellent pre tax benefits and supplemental insurance options
- Wellness activities
- Collaborative team environment
- 12 paid holidays annually
- Paid training and educational opportunities
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage, along with excellent pre tax benefits and supplemental insurance options
- Wellness activities
- Collaborative team environment
Under supervision, performs specialized semi-skilled work repairing and replacing water mains and waterlines. Work involves using a variety of procedures, hand equipment, and heavy machinery to maintain, repair and install water and sewer lines and associated equipment. Employee serves as resource to less experienced department employees. Employee must exercise initiative and some independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in contact with customers and the general public. Position reports to the Utility Foreman.
- Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs water and sewer lines including water and sewer taps and connections.
- Responds to trouble calls regarding leaks, breaks, low pressure, and water quality/clarity.
- Reads water meters; searches for leaks.
- Assembles pipes and fittings in excavated ditch.
- Repairs manholes.
- Operates sewer cleaning machines and vehicles.
- Exercises fire hydrants, valves, and air release valves to ensure proper functioning of water and wastewater systems.
- Operates backhoe and trenching machine, as needed.
- Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Performs general and preventive maintenance of equipment.
- Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Click the link for a complete job description: Utility Maintenance Technician
- Possession of a high school diploma/GED.
- Three (3) to five (5) years of directly related work experience.
- Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.
- Pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.
- Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), preferred.
To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and three (3) professional references.
Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity and are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.
Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace
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