Water and Wastewater Crew Member I

WATER / WASTEWATER CREW MEMBER I

Primary Duties: Under direct supervision, performs work in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of BVU’s water and sewer lines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Assists in the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer mains for customers.

- Assists with repair and maintenance of water and sewer pump stations.

- Assists in performing basic records maintenance of work performed.

- Assists in performing proper shoring of trenches and safety practices.

- Learns to operate equipment such as backhoe, dump truck, front end loader, jet truck rodder, and trencher.

- Assists in digging and backfilling trenches.

- Learns to make skilled fittings and connections.

- Learns to maintain pressure-reducing stations.

- Learns to install and repair fire hydrants and valves.

- Assists with removal and replacement of asphalt or concrete pavement in streets and sidewalks over sewer and water ditches, as well as re-landscaping yards after construction or repair of lines.

- Learns to change out small water meters.

- Assists with elevation changes to water meter boxes, valve boxes, water and sewer lines, and sewer utility access holes and/or covers.

- Assists department with proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment.

- Performs other related duties, as assigned.

- Promotes good employee and department relations by working and communicating well with other departments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Working knowledge of materials and equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines.

- Ability to use hand and power tools.

- Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

- Must have the ability to promote and maintain good customer and employee relations.

Required Education, Training, & Experience

- High school diploma or equivalent is perfered but not required).

- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement is preferred but not required.

- Some construction and/or maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems experience is ideal for this entry-level position.

- Ongoing training will be provided as necessitated by developments in water and wastewater distribution systems, safety trainings, equipment, etc.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

- Duties are performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.

- Incumbent is subject to being called out to perform repairs or to restore water services anytime during the night and may work in extremely cold weather.

- Must be able to bend, stoop, lift, climb and perform all other physical movements necessary to the essential functions of the job.

- Must be able to move quickly over difficult terrain.

- Work schedule may vary Monday – Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

- Travel is limited.

How to Apply

- Online Application:https://www.bvua.com/prospective-employees

- Mail or fax a resume to BVU Authority, Attention Human Resources, P. O. Box 8100, Bristol, Virginia 24203-8100, Fax No. (276) 642-2020.

- Applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol test, driving record review, and a background check.

- BVU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

- Review of applications/resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.08 - $21.08 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Dependent health insurance coverage

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible schedule

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Professional development assistance

- Retirement plan

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person