Utility Technician (CD) - Construction

Organization: The Utility Technician is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Utility Technician Ladder has three levels ranging from Utility Technician I to Utility Technician III. Incumbents report to a Utility Supervisor and supervise no staff; however, Utility Technicians III may serve as workflow leaders to lower level Utility Technicians.

 

· 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.

 

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.
 

 

· Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

· Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License at hire
· A Class "A" Commercial Driver's License is required within 6 (six) months of employment. Hanover County will provide on the job training to aid in obtaining a Commercial Driver's License.

· 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 including weekends, holidays and nights

· Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

· This position is subject to being on routine on-call.

 

For complete job description and to apply, visit our website at www.hanovercountyjobs.com