About the Department

General Description: This is a technical position. The incumbent performs routine repairs on Utility equipment. Assignments will involve work in one of the following areas: (1) electrical/mechanical, (2) utility construction, (3) sewer collection operations (4) distribution operations.  

Organization: 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. 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:

· Operates and organizes the use of utility tools, equipment, and vehicles.

· Assures all safety regulations are met (e.g. VDOT standards for traffic control and flags traffic during VDOT right of way repairs).

· Troubleshoots and helps manage emergency situations.

· Maintains maintenance records and efficiently completes work orders.

· Electrical/Mechanical –

· Conducts preventive maintenance and repairs.

· Maintains, installs and repairs utility electrical/mechanical equipment as needed.

· Construction 

· Repairs and installs water and sewer lines as needed.

· Operates construction equipment as required.

· Collections –

· Cleans wastewater lines/lift stations, filming lines and laterals as necessary.

· Operates lift stations.

· Distribution –

· Maintains and flushes waterlines.

· Helps operate well systems, collects and analyzes water samples.

· Calibrates residential meters and performs residential pressure tests as needed.  

Working Conditions:

A. Hazards

· May be exposed to chemicals, dust, fumes, noise, vibrations and repetitiveness

B. Environment

· Field – May be exposed to adverse weather

C. Physical Effort

· Heavy manual work

· Intermittent lifting of objects weighing at least 50 lbs

D. Non-exempt  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be able to understand and to follow oral and written instructions. Familiarity with the equipment and techniques necessary to perform assigned work tasks, preferred.  

Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required with related experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable. Higher levels on the Career Ladder require additional experience and training.  

Special Conditions:

· Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting

· Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License at hire; Class A Commercial Driver's License within 24  months of employment for all technicians EXCEPT for DISTRIBUTION technicians.

· Pre-employment Physical Examination and repeated regularly thereafter

· Pre-employment Drug Test /Breath Alcohol Testing and repeated in accordance to policy thereafter

· Audiometric Testing

· Twelve-month probationary period

· May work beyond normal schedule; Some positions require shift work, including weekends, holidays and nights

· Must wear uniform, including safety equipment

· This position is subject to being on routine on-call.

Benefits

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
 

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Hanover County is proud to provide our employees with the following comprehensive benefits package. Hanover provides a benefit package that provides for you in times of need, they offer an ongoing level of financial security, peace-of-mind, and healthy work-life balance. This is part of our goal to make Hanover County an attractive place to work. To see exactly what you will find with our offerings, click the link below: 

Benefits | Hanover County, VA

This is an overview and does not provide all provisions, limitations, and exclusions. If there is a contradiction between this and the official plan documents, the plan documents will prevail. The Pamunkey Regional Jail and Library share some of the County benefits, please visit their website for more details.

Supplemental Questions

01

Do you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)? If so, list endorsements ?

02

Are you willing to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any experience with water/wastewater related electrical equipment?

• No
• Yes, 1-5 years
• Yes, 6-10 years
• Yes, 10+ years

04

Do you have a valid Electrical License in Virginia?

• No
• Yes, Journeyman License
• Yes, Master License

05

Can you accept being exposed to wastewater and hazardous chemicals if provided appropriate safety equipment?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you willing to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions?

• Yes
• No

07

Briefly describe your experience performing mechanical installations and/or repairs.

08

Briefly describe any other related experience you have had such as plumbing, welding, pipe fitting, automotive, etc

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Hanover County Government

Address

7515 Library Drive








Hanover, Virginia, 23069

Phone

804-365-6075

Website

http://www.hanovercounty.gov