Utility Worker (PT) Public Works/Utilities
Employment Status: Part-Time FLSA Status: Hourly Experience Required: Previous mechanical and equipment operation experience Minimum Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED Direct Supervisor: Operations Manager
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: Valid Driver's License; ability to obtain Flagger Certification within 60 days of employment; Class B CDL License preferred
Job Summary: To assist with the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines, along with water meters.
Essential Job Functions:
• Assist in the installation and maintenance of water meters, along with water and sewer lines by implementing instructions of Manager safely, correctly, and efficiently to include, but not be limited to: • digging trenches • fitting pipes and valves • using acceptable traffic control techniques
• Maintenance of fire hydrants including painting, greasing, valve operation, and mowing around hydrant
• Maintenance of water valves including exercising
• Obtain water meter readings by locating, reading, and accurately recording meter readings, as directed by Operations Manager
• 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
• Ability to be courteous and helpful to customers and relaying appropriate and pertinent information, as required
• Abide by VOSH and OSHA safety requirements
• Perform related tasks as required
Knowledge: Water and sewer processes Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Skills: Actively looking for ways to help people Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Abilities: Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs
Regular work attendance is required
To Apply: All applicants must apply online at click here Application review will begin as soon as possible. Position open until filled.
Rockingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer