Utilities Worker (Wastewater)

Under general supervision, performs unskilled work in the maintenance of the County’s easements, reservoir dams, and/or wastewater treatment plants and other Utility facilities. Work involves performing general housekeeping of buildings, grounds, and equipment. Employee is also responsible for performing basic landscaping duties and removing snow and ice. Employee operates tractors, mowers, grass trimmers, fork trucks, vehicles, and various other powered and non-powered equipment and tools. Work also involves operating biosolids dewatering equipment at the County’s wastewater treatment facilities. Employee assists the maintenance department with preventive maintenance or repairs when needed. Employee must exercise some independent judgment and initiative in all phases of work. Employee must adhere to Spotsylvania County Safety Policies and Regulations. Reports to the Chief Operator or Utilities Field Crew Leader. This position is essential. Personnel occupying this position may be scheduled to work irrespective of weather conditions and/or when general County offices are closed. Applicants must be available to work Sunday through Saturday as needed. **Utility Worker – Wastewater Treatment** - Cleans equipment associated with the wastewater treatment process to include but not limited to bar screens, grit collectors, clarifier troughs and weirs, and other associated processes. - Collects and disposes of trash and debris from buildings and grounds. - Cleans tanks, equipment, and basins when drained for repairs or preventative maintenance. - Retrieves supplies and materials as needed, including fuel, cleaning supplies, and treatment chemicals. - Loads and unloads trucks. - Carries or moves materials, including chemicals, supplies, tools, and equipment. - Cleans out drains, ditches, and culverts. - Cuts grass, weed eats, and removes brush and weeds from treatment facilities as needed. - Removes snow and ice from walkways, driveways, and equipment. - Operates biosolids dewatering equipment to include but not limited to belt filter presses, centrifuges, polymer feed equipment, sludge pumps, etc. - Applies herbicides and pesticides under supervision. - Paints buildings and equipment as needed. - Performs other related duties as required. - Participate and comply with the EHS Management System and utilize the KPA Flex Safety management tool. High School Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Must have a valid driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six (6) months of hire. Complete and maintain OSHA 10 Certification in accordance with EHS Safety Management System requirements. Pesticide technician’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia must be obtained within 18 months of employment. Wastewater Treatment Only – Obtain Wastewater Operator Class IV license within 18 months of employment - Knowledge of and ability to operate landscape maintenance equipment, including, but not limited to, tractors, mowers, skid-steers, trailers, dump trucks, and smaller hand-held equipment. - Knowledge of the maintenance requirements of a wastewater/water treatment facility. - Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with wastewater /water plants and related activities. - Knowledge of the mechanical maintenance and lubrication requirements of the equipment operated. - Ability to understand and follow specified operating procedures. - Ability to make minor repairs to equipment operated. - Ability to exercise independent judgment based on training and experience in making decisions and coordinating the proper operation of equipment. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments. - Ability to compare and/or judge…