What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Technician (CD) - Construction position at Hanover County Government?
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
If you are selected for this position, you will be required to provide a copy of your diploma/degree and certifications.
Salary : $36,810 - $66,260
