Utilities Construction Worker I / II

Utilities Construction Worker

Responsible for performing heavy, manual work installing and maintaining County sewer collection network. Clears easements by brush cutting, weed trimming, and using chainsaw to cut trees or limbs. Repairs and cleans sewer lines and systems, mixes concrete, adjusts and repairs manholes. Assists construction crew in all phases of daily operations. Responsible for maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment. Work is performed under direct to minimal supervision, and contingent on the level of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Utilities Construction Worker I : High school diploma or GED, and some experience in operating hand and power tools; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Utilities / plumbing knowledge preferred, but not required.

Utilities Construction Worker II : Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Mechanical Operator I. Additional requirements include :

• One (1) year of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker I level, or two (2) years of direct utilities construction experience.
• Completion or possession of the following certifications / trainings or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment :
• Competent Person Trench Safety
• Confined Space Entry
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• VDOT Flagger
• Mandatory County annual training
• General knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Ability to be entered into on-call rotation.
• External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II position within one (1) year of employment date.

External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II, III, and Senior Utilities Construction Worker positions within one (1) year of employment date.

Supplemental Information

Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions outside of normal working hours, or when county offices are closed. Position is required to be "on-call" on a regularly scheduled rotating basis. Depending on position level, may serve as a lead worker. Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, front end loaders, and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift between 75 -100 pounds, and bend and stoop when performing installation and repair work.