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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 (required).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement required within 12 months.
• 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, and 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: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Water/Wastewater: 1 year (Preferred)
• Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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About BVU Authority

Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: Unknown
Type: Company - Private
Website: https://bvu-optinet.com/