Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Experience Required: 5 years of Utility related experience
Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED
Direct Supervisor: Crew Leader
Primary Work Location: Outdoors
Physical requirements: This is operative work requiring the exertion of up to and exceeding 50 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
Certification: Flagger Certification, CDL-B
Job Summary: To assist with the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines and perform meter readings.
The Utility Worker II position is a Full-Time position with benefits. The current Job Posting is written for a Utility Worker II position; however, applicants who don’t meet the minimum qualifications for the Utility Worker II position may be considered for a Utility Worker I position.
Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:
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Lead in the absence of a crew leader in the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines by implementing instructions of supervisor safely, correctly and efficiently to include, but not be limited to: digging trenches, fitting pipes and valves, using acceptable traffic control techniques, and installing meters
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Obtain water meter readings by locating, reading, and accurately recording meter readings, as directed by supervisor
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Assist in the maintenance of County property as may be required, to include, but not be limited to snow removal both by hand and with equipment
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Work under limited supervision using prior field experience to carry out critical decisions
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Ability to be courteous and helpful to customers and relaying appropriate and pertinent information as required
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Abide by VOSH and OSHA safety requirements
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Perform related tasks as required
Knowledge
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Proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment and mechanical equipment necessary to complete the tasks listed above
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Water and sewer processes
Skills
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Actively looking for ways to help people
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Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities
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Mathematical ability
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Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
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Regular work attendance is required
To Apply
Application review will begin as soon as possible. Position open until filled.
Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
