Millwright / Plant Maintenance

Utility Plant MechanicThe Chesterfield County Department of Utilities is a public water and wastewater utility that uses state-of-the-art technology to deliver the highest quality service to its customers. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference in the community by meeting or exceeding water quality standards while also protecting the James River and the Chesapeake Bay. We pride ourselves in being fiscally fit as one of only a handful of water and wastewater utilities nationwide to have achieved AAA ratings on its revenue bonds from each of the three top rating services.This Utility Plant Mechanic will serve as a member of a water distribution crew within the Operations and Maintenance section of the Department of Utilities along with a crew chief and other Utility Plant Mechanics. The position is responsible for being a dependable and supportive member of their team by assisting in the maintenance and repair of the county's underground water distribution system infrastructure and facilities and meeting overall Utilities Department goals. Our typical work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. While we do not routinely operate 24 hours a day, we do, however, frequently work outside of normal work hours in response to emergencies, including weekends and holidays. In some cases, this means that a work shift may exceed the regularly scheduled eight hours per day. Working overtime, beyond the regularly scheduled 40 hours per week, is frequent and required. The employee will be compensated for overtime under FLSA guidelines. For coverage on weekends and holidays, there is a rotating "on-call" schedule with four crews on the rotation and a 7 day/24 hour "on-call" employee. If the selected candidate chooses, then they can be cross trained to become more versatile and work more overtime hours. Use hydraulic man lifts and laddersDrive utility trucks with trailers to transport materials and equipmentYou will assist the crew in:Maintaining the cleanliness and stock levels on a construction truck that is essentially a "rolling warehouse"Repairing and maintaining water pump stations, water storage tanks, and other associated equipment.Responding to customer concerns pertaining to water quality or water pressure.Groundskeeping and housekeeping of water distribution facilities.Completing service requests and work orders on a county owned computer.High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in a maintenance-related field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Some computer skills are preferred. Good communication and customer relations skills are required; ability to perform maintenance tasks using hand tools such as shovels, picks, tampers, and mechanic-related tools. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and have good verbal communication skills. This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, join our team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes the Virginia Retirement System and long and short-term disability. The candidate will also be granted 40 hours of PTO on their second paycheck. Additionally, the candidate will also have the option to convert overtime and on-call hours into compensatory time up to a maximum of 50 hours. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications and experience. Employees may be hired above entry level in the CDP if they possess the required skills and experience. In addition to CDPs, we support professional development through tuition reimbursement program, our award-winning Learning and Performance Center programs, and opportunities for advancement within the organization.