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Posting number: UT102026

Department: Engineering/Utilities

Job classification: Utility Worker

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works, Water Treatment, Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities, Construction Maintenance

Summary

Prince George County Utilities Department is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Utility Worker. This position will be responsible for operating and organizing the use of utility tools, equipment and vehicles. Other job duties would include the following:
Follows department and industry safety requirements;
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater equipment;
Installs and repairs water and wastewater utility lines;
Installs in-ground utility meters, repairs and/or replaces utility meters, boxes, lids;
Repairs, replaces, and installs street signs as needed;
Maintains, repairs, and installs fire hydrants as needed;
Performs disconnection of utility service as required;
Operates utility maintenance equipment (flush truck, line TV equipment, air compressor, mobile pumps);
Identifies, locates, calls-in Miss Utility – VA811 tickets as requested;
Detects and isolates water/sewer leaks;
Repairs/maintains water/sewer pumps as needed;
Maintains and repairs pump houses (which may include carpentry, concrete and/or welding work);
Maintains accurate maintenance/service records;




Collects and analyzes samples for treatment facility performance/water quality standards and report issues promptly, as requested;
Reports issues/concerns with water/sewer utilities to the Utility Supervisor;
Participates in emergency response operations as required in a declared emergency by County officials; completes required NIMS training as a condition of employment;
Must have a valid Virginia Driver’s License;
Performs related work as assigned.

Examples of duties

Comprehensive knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in the installation, replacement, maintenance and repair of utility lines and equipment; comprehensive knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of water and wastewater utility lines and equipment; comprehensive knowledge in the use of common hand and power tools; ability to operate utility construction equipment; ability to perform manual and semiskilled labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable conditions; ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers, supervisor and coworkers.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required with related water and wastewater utility experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education and experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.

Supplemental information

Must have a commercial driver's license within 12 (twelve) months of employment; may work beyond normal schedule; may be assigned routine scheduled coverage responsibilities under call-out policy; must wear uniform according to standards, including safety equipment.
To apply online visit our website at
www.princegeorgecountyva.gov. To be considered for this position, applicants must fill out a County application which can be completed online. For additional information, please call (804) 722-8669. EOE

📌 Utility Worker (Prince George)
🏢 County of Prince George, VA
📍 Prince George