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Government Jobs lists this Utility Technician (CD) - Construction opportunity in mechanicsville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Utility TechnicianHanover County Government offers a technical position for a Utility Technician. The incumbent performs routine repairs on utility equipment and works in areas such as electrical/mechanical, utility construction, sewer collection operations, and distribution operations.The Utility Technician is part of Hanover County's Career Development Program (CD). The Utility Technician Ladder has four levels ranging from Utility Technician I to Utility Technician III and Senior Utility Technician for only the electrical/mechanical classification. Incumbents report to a Utility Supervisor or Superintendent and supervise no staff; however, Senior Utility Technicians and Utility Technicians III may serve as workflow leaders to lower-level Utility Technicians.Essential functions include operating and organizing the use of utility tools, equipment, and vehicles; ensuring all safety regulations are met; troubleshooting and managing emergency situations; maintaining maintenance records and completing work orders efficiently; conducting preventive maintenance and repairs; repairing and installing water and sewer lines; operating construction equipment; cleaning wastewater lines/lift stations; operating lift stations; maintaining and flushing waterlines; operating well systems; collecting and analyzing water samples; calibrating residential meters; and performing residential pressure tests.Working conditions include exposure to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibrations, and repetitiveness; adverse weather; heavy manual work; and intermittent lifting of objects weighing at least 50 lbs.Knowledge, skills, and abilities include understanding and following oral and written instructions; familiarity with equipment and techniques necessary to perform assigned work tasks; and a high school diploma or equivalent required with related experience preferred.Special conditions include a criminal records check, fingerprinting; a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License at hire; a Class A Commercial Driver's License within 24 months of employment for all technicians except for distribution technicians; a pre-employment physical examination and repeated regularly thereafter; a pre-employment drug test/breath alcohol testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter; audiometric testing; a twelve-month probationary period; working beyond normal schedule; shift work, including weekends, holidays, and nights; wearing a uniform including safety equipment; and being on routine on-call.
Worksite address
mechanicsville, VA, 23111, US
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