Utilities Line Worker I

Job Description

This position performs semiskilled to advanced/difficult work in locating and marking water and sewer lines, and other utilities, in compliance with the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act requirements. Does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

Examples of Duties

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines and appurtenances; operating equipment; making service connections.
• Makes water and sewer taps and service connections;
• Repairs and replaces lines and related facilities;
• Unstops lines with rodding machine; repairs and flushes fire hydrants;
• Operates trucks, air hammer, tapping machine and other mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks;
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks; excavates and backfills trenches;
• Installs water meters, fire hydrants, and valves;
• Performs landscaping and asphalt repair after work is completed;
• Assists with television and line inspection program;
• Grouts, reseals, restores, and rebuilds manholes; builds inverts; seals walls; repairs leaks;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Some knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines;
• Some knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances;
• General knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools;
• Ability to operate backhoe and other medium construction equipment;
• Ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education and Experience

Utilities Line Worker I
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and less than 1 year of experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer.

Utilities Line Worker II
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 2 years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer.

Utilities Line Worker III
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and 4 years of experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer.