DPU Hiring Event - Utilities Field Specialist - Water Distribution

Utilities Field Specialist

The City of Richmond's Department of Public Utilities Water Distribution Division is seeking to fill a Utilities Field Specialist position for day shift (Hours 7 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm) team with a highly enthusiastic entry-level worker. These incumbents will be responsible for providing, maintaining and repairing the City's water distribution system, this includes emergency response to water leaks on mains and services. Please note hours may vary dependent upon the requirements and needs of the department. All employees in this classification will be required to work rotating weekend and holidays as scheduled.

Duties include but are not limited to :

• Installing and repairing water service fire hydrants, meters, lateral / main, sampling stations, valves and all other water assets;
• Using various hand tools, hydraulic tampers, compressors, pneumatic air and power tools;
• Operating heavy equipment & trucks to include : backhoe, crane truck, excavator, single and tandem axle dump trucks with trailers;
• Reading, interpreting and executing plans by following detailed technical illustrations, such as maps, surveys and diagrams;
• Following established safety procedures and protocols.

This is an essential personnel position, which requires the selected candidates to report to work for emergency and on-call duty in response to inclement weather / natural disaster, disruption in water distribution system and other urgent events. The selected candidate will be required to work 24 hour on-call, weekend and holiday call duty as scheduled.

Qualifications, special certifications and licenses :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities : Considerable knowledge of water pipeline maintenance and repair (e.g. placing a sleeve to stop a leak); pipe fitting and plumbing and pipe (e.g. ductile iron, copper, cast iron); Miss Utility Laws; and OSHA Regulations. Demonstrated skill using hand tools such as shovels and wrenches; heavy equipment such as backhoes and dump trucks; and power tools (jackhammer, pipe saw and water pump). Demonstrated skill communicating orally and written; and driving a work truck (CDL required). Demonstrated ability to identify hazardous situations; follow standard operating procedures; and to multi-task. Must be able to be exposed to outside elements to be able to work outside during summer and winter; and to lift up to 50 lbs.

Licensing, certifications, and / or other special requirements :

Preferred training and experience :

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Environmental hazards : Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical requirements and working environment : Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach extending hands and arms in any direction, stand, push, pull, lift, finger (picking, pinching or otherwise working primarily with fingers), grasp applying pressure to an object with fingers or palms, talk, see, and hear. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, walk, feel and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and fingers. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and / or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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