Senior Utility Maintenance Technician

Description Hiring salary: $46,114-$55,328

WE ARE HIRING NOW! Please support the Gloucester County Public Utilities Department in its efforts to deliver safe and efficient utility services to our community.

-12 paid holidays a year -Paid training & educational opportunities -Excellent health insurance coverage & other great pretax benefits & supplemental insurances -Wellness Activities -Team Environment

The Senior Utility Maintenance Technician serves as lead worker on an assigned crew performing specialized semi-skilled work repairing and replacing water mains and waterlines. Work involves using a variety of procedures, hand equipment, and heavy machinery to maintain, repair and install water and sewer lines and associated equipment. Position reports to the Utility Foreman. Job Highlights

• Serves as lead worker on assigned crew.
• Operates a variety of vehicles/equipment (dump trucks, trailers, etc.).
• Installs, maintains, inspects, and repairs water and sewer lines.
• Responds to trouble calls regarding leaks, breaks, low pressure, and water quality/clarity.
• Reads water meters; searches for leaks; activates or deactivates meters according to work orders.
• Oversees installation of pipes and fittings into excavated ditch.
• Repairs manholes.
• Exercises fire hydrants, valves, and air release valves.
• Operates sewer cleaning machines and vehicles.
• Responds to after-hours calls on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Performs general and preventive maintenance of equipment.
• Performs general maintenance of utility building and grounds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications, please view: Senior Utility Maintenance Technician

Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma/GED.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible and directly related experience.

Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Special Requirements Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a Class A endorsement; possess and maintain a driving record that meets established Gloucester County Driving Standards.

Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination. Position subject to subsequent physical examinations to ensure incumbent meets physical job requirements.

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your resume and (3) professional references.

A minimum of 3 professional references MUST be listed on the application. Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job-related knowledge, skills and abilities while working or in a volunteer capacity AND are not family or personally related. Professional references should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers and email address if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace

OUR Community: Gloucester County

Benefits

Gloucester County Government offers an excellent benefit package that includes health care coverage, leave program and retirement benefits for all regular full-time employees. Gloucester County participates in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) which requires a 5% mandatory contribution by employees.

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