Maintenance Worker III - Water/Wastewater Operations (Utilities)

General Summary

The preferred hiring range for a Maintenance Worker III is between $20.45 - $25.14 an hour. ($42,536.00 - $52,291.20 Annually). This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Performs skilled pipefitting duties in the installation, maintenance and repair of water/wastewater/stormwater systems. Works with pipes, fittings, valves, fire hydrants and manholes.
• Operates the Closed-Circuit Television Sewer Main Inspection (CCTV) as a preventative maintenance, pre-acceptance inspection, and to identify major line breaks or minor breaks before they become an emergency.
• Operates sanitary vac-truck to provide preventative maintenance in the form of jetting and cleaning sewer mains to avoid potential overflows.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and construction work utilizing specialized tools/equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations. May include flagging, digging trenches, skilled pipefitting, right-of-way, or other construction duties based on assignment.
• Inspects and prepares the job site for maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and/or grounds.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with maintenance, repair, custodial, and construction operations.
• Operates vehicles and equipment according to project need, which may include but is not limited to front-end loader, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and/or other equipment related to assignment.
• Conducts cleanup and restoration work on assignments.
• Ensures the execution of work in accordance with applicable safety standards and standard operating procedures, including but not limited to traffic control, signage, barricades, lane closure, proper utilization of equipment and tools, etc.
• Assists senior workers in emergency operations and special events for more complex tasks.
• Completes all work according to maintenance standards and ensures proper care in the use and upkeep of tools and equipment assigned.
• Follows safety regulations and standard procedures, adheres to checklists and follows detailed instructions for task completion; attends appropriate safety trainings.
• Responds to special events and emergency related situations, including inclement weather situations such as snow or debris removal.
• Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resource, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

• May serve in a lead role in skilled work on site projects and in the use of tools and equipment providing guidance, training, or instruction.
• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Education, Experience and Skills

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High school diploma or GED AND at least 1 year of related experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities to which assigned.

• 3 or more years of related experience in maintenance, repair, and/or construction activities to which assigned.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above.

• Subject to emergency and stand-by call and must respond within minimum response time to the City facility based on Departmental guidelines. (For Utilities 40-minute response time)
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Based on assignment, must obtain and maintain a Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Safety-Basic level certification.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug-screening.
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain all certifications required by applicable federal, state and local regulations.

• General knowledge of maintenance, repair, and construction activities.
• General knowledge of methods and tools used in maintenance and repair for assigned area.
• General knowledge of mechanical and equipment operation.
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
• Understand and apply basic instructions and applications.
• When assigned to Utilities:
  • General knowledge of installation of underground utilities.
  • General knowledge of Virginia damage prevention laws and regulations, and VA811 color coding.

• Basic: ability to understand the meaning of commonly used multi-syllable words and simple paragraphs. Ability to read and understand written instructions, work orders, construction plans, drawings, signs, and notices.

• Basic: writing skill to provide information, documentation, and/or records on maintenance, needs, repairs, and/or series of numbers and addresses.

• Basic: ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.

• Routine: Regular & routine interaction involving providing or exchanging basic information, explain issues and concerns, listen to others and to identify maintenance and repair issues or problems. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers.

• Requires Immediate Direction: normally performs the duty assignment after receiving detailed instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results with little room for deviation. May receive general direction on routine and preventive maintenance and repair issues. The immediate supervisor may, at times, provide close and constant review.

• Skilled: Practical knowledge of operations of preventive and routine maintenance and repair of assigned work area.

• No budgetary/fiscal responsibilities.

• No responsibility for direction or supervision of others.

• Performs work as part of a team.
• Performs duties under sometimes strict time constraints.
• Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response, call backs, and standby call.
• May require a non-traditional work schedule.
• May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• May require additional hours outside normal schedule.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Physical Demands:

• Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking pushing/pulling, heavy lifting and gross and fine motor skills.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information involving position duties.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

• Typically requires operation of construction, repair, and specialized equipment; and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

• Work is performed outside, in a vehicle, or on equipment where there is exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, dirt and allergens, fumes or airborne particulars, fuels/gases, electrical currents, chemicals, high/precarious places, traffic/roadways, moving mechanical hazards, confined spaces, and uneven terrain.
• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• The noise level is usually loud to very loud.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov.

The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana.