Wastewater Collection Utility Worker
Job Description:
James City Service Authority seeks motivated individual to perform responsible work installing, maintaining, repairing, and constructing the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems. There are four levels in the Wastewater Collection series distinguished by the level of work performed and the qualifications of the employee.
Responsibilities: Works as a member of a crew performing manual labor installing, repairing, and maintaining JCSA sewer and water infrastructure; operates or learns to operate heavy equipment; Performs or learns to perform administrative tasks such as preparing work orders, mapping infrastructure, and taking measurements; Performs or learns to perform water distribution infrastructure inspections that center on JCSA standards; catalogs problems for repair purposes; Performs or learns preventive and emergency maintenance of water distribution infrastructure; Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section including confined space, trench safety, traffic control, and other requirements pertaining to water distribution operation and maintenance; Responds or learns to respond to after-hours emergencies; ability to work an on-call schedule.
Basic and Entry Level Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; Must possess valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria; Required to fulfill all requirements of the JCSA’s Respiratory Protection Program; Some experience in maintenance and repair of underground utilities preferred; Must obtain Virginia Class A Commercial Driver’s permit with endorsements within 30 days of hire and the license within six (6) months of hire; Knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required in order for your application to be considered. Only online applications to our website will be considered. To view the complete job description and to apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jamescitycountyva.gov
