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 (required).
* Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement is prefered 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, 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: $19.
08 - $21.
08 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week 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 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