Apply for Temporary Wastewater Collection Utility Worker

Job Summary

$19.59 - $35.07 per hour depending on qualifications 

This is a temporary position expected to work 40 hours a week. Temporary assignment not to exceed six (6) months.

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work installing, maintaining, repairing, and constructing the JCSA’s water and wastewater systems. Must be able to work an on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies. May be designated to work during closures, after hours, and during emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Works as a member of a crew performing manual labor installing, repairing, and maintaining JCSA sewer and water infrastructure; operates or learns to operate heavy equipment.
• Performs or learns to perform administrative tasks such as preparing work orders, mapping infrastructure, and taking measurements.
• Performs or learns to perform water distribution infrastructure inspections that center on JCSA standards; catalogs problems for repair purposes.
• Performs or learns preventive and emergency maintenance of water distribution infrastructure.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Virginia driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Required to fulfill all requirements of JCSA’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Knowledge of safe and effective use of hand and power tools; knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section including confined space, trench safety, traffic control, and other requirements pertaining to water distribution operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of the safe and effective use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in use of computer software.
• Ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; follow both verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City Service Authority is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-259-5457 or email [email protected].