Valve Technician

**ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY** **HAS THE FOLLOWING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE:** **VALVE TECHNICIAN** **Position Summary:** Maintain and inspect all functions of water system valves and blowoffs, including valves in meter vaults. Responsible for every valve in the ACSA system; must maintain its accessibility, functioning and make sure it is properly installed. Must have knowledge of ACSA specifications for the installation of water valves to sign off on warranty work by contractors for any projects. Must be able to call in Miss Utility tickets for all repairs and work needed on water valves. Valve Technician shall always be responsible for a direct report. Required to be able to train and educate in all aspects of the Valve Technicians' job. Must be able to educate helper on equipment, parts, system and any other tasks needed at the ACSA. Required to have work planned for the Utility Worker to perform in the event of being absent from work. Must have the ability to pre-plan for any projects and have equipment, parts, and tools ready the day before to ensure the readiness of a job. Required knowledge of computers, the GIS system and pipe locating equipment. Candidate must be available to respond to emergency incidents upon request on nights, holidays and weekends. Ability to efficiently and effectively run crews on major projects or jobs when Crew Leader is absent. Scheduling and planning daily activities to optimize efficient use of personnel and equipment. Oversight of warranty work and sign-off on contractor valve projects. Use of Cityworks (and GIS) for work-order generation, inspection documentation and valve-location. **Minimum Qualifications** **:** High school diploma or equivalent; 1 to 3 year's related experience; Possession of a valid drivers, permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia supplemented by a Class A combination vehicle and Tanker endorsements. Confined Space Entrant, Confined Space Rescue Team, CPR/First Aid/AED certification, NIMMS Training, 16 Hour Asbestos Operations and Maintenance, VDOT flagging certification, Intermediate Work Zone Safety, Forklift Training, 16 Hour OSHA Training, Self-Contained Breath Apparatus (SCBA) clearance. Basic and Advanced Leadership course. Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing, work in extreme heat and cold, and lift up to 100 lbs. **Hiring Range $58,151 - $69,781** **Equal Opportunity Employer** **Position Open Until Filled** **Applications and complete job descriptions are available at:** **Albemarle County Service Authority** **168 Spotnap Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911** **(434) 977-4511** **Or visit http://www.serviceauthority.org.** Come join a workforce dedicated to providing safe and reliable water to the citizens of Albemarle.