Utility Maintenance Worker

Submit a Wythe County employment application to Ashley Coble, HR Director at aacoble@wytheco.org. Applications can be found on our website at http://www.wytheco.org/Documents/employment/WytheCoApp.pdf

Summary
Performs intermediate semiskilled work in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water and sewer lines, wells, pump stations, and appurtenances, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Rotating on-call 24 hours as needed

Essential Functions

• Installs, repairs, cleans, and inspects water and sewer mains, meters, hydrants, valves, cleanouts, and other equipment; locates water/sewer lines; participates in sewer and water taps and repairs and related emergencies.
• Removes blockage from the sewer with rodding equipment; flushes hydrants.
• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks; excavates and backfills trenches.
• Operates dump trucks, tractors, backhoes, mowers, weed trimmers, jet-vac, and a variety of hand tools in the performance of maintenance and construction tasks; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Operates and maintains wells.
• Replaces damaged landscaping; sows grass, plants, and shrubbery.
• Evaluates meter operations, identifies defective meters; sizes and installs meters for new services; repairs and replaces old meters; reads meters.
• Locates and marks underground utilities in the County using paint, flags, and other markings.
• Reads Water Meters
• Installs barricades and routes traffic safely; installs shoring/trench boxes when needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance, and repair of utility lines.
• General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances.
• Thorough knowledge of the use of common hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate a 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, contractors, and the general public.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Moderate experience in the maintenance, repair, and/or construction of water and sewer lines and related facilities. or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CDL license preferred but not required.

Special Requirements and Job Development

• Employee must possess an acceptable and safe driving record.
• Possess a valid Virginia driver’s license
• Obtain VDOT Flagger certification within six months of employment.
• Valid commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia, or the ability to obtain within six-twelve months of employment.

This job description is not intended to be all–inclusive. An employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or County Administrator. Wythe County Administration reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are dedicated to nondiscrimination in recruitment, selection, hiring, pay, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions affecting employees or candidates for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/sexual orientation/gender/identity, national origin, disability, marital status, age, political affiliation, or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Wytheville, VA 24382: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person