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Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I/II/III/IV

James City County
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work installing, maintaining, repairing, and constructing the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems. Must be able to work an on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies. May be designated to work during closures, after hours, and during emergencies.

Salary Negotiable depending on qualifications plus  Full-Time County Benefits .

There are four levels of Wastewater Collection Utility Worker distinguished by the level of the work performed and the qualifications of the employee and the requirements of the position being filled.

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I        Grade 9           $38,520 / yr or higher DOQ

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II       Grade 10         $41,167 / yr or higher DOQ

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III      Grade 11         $44,016 / yr or higher DOQ

Wastewater Collection Utility Worker IV      Grade 12         $47,075 / yr or higher DOQ

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.

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.
  • Position Level  Requirements :

    Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I

  • Some experience in maintenance and repair of underground utilities preferred.
  • Must obtain Virginia Class A Commercial Driver’s permit with endorsements within 30 days of hire and the license (automatic transmission vehicle) within 6 months of hire.
  • Unrestricted commercial driver’s license to drive manual transmission vehicles a plus.
  • Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II

  • Some experience in semi-skilled work installing, repairing and maintaining water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section.
  • Ability to safely operate heavy equipment including excavator, front loader, dump truck and combination vehicles.
  • Must meet all requirements of Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I; must successfully complete required training and written exam for Wastewater Collection Utility Worker I as determined by department.
  • Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III

  • Considerable skilled experience as a senior crew member in installing, repairing, and maintaining water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
  • Must be able to plan and manage a small (equal to or less than 6-inch in diameter) sewer main emergency repair.
  • Must demonstrate considerable skill at operating heavy equipment including excavator, front loader, dump truck, and combination vehicles.
  • Ability to assist in planning projects, secure resources and mobilize staff and equipment to complete repairs.
  • Must meet all requirements of Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II; must successfully complete required training and written exam for Wastewater Collection Utility Worker II as determined by department.
  • Wastewater Collection Utility Worker IV

  • Advanced knowledge and skilled experience as a senior crew member in installing, repairing, and maintaining water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
  • Must be able to plan and manage a sewer installation or repair where excavation is greater than 4 feet.
  • Must meet all requirements of Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III; must successfully complete required training and written exam for Wastewater Collection Utility Worker III as determined by department.
  • Attend and pass Asbestos awareness Class.
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    Job Description

  • Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed is required in order for your application to be considered.
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