Utilities Construction Worker I, II, III, Senior

Salary : $34,498.00 - $56,658.00 Annually Location : Yorktown, VA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 12UCW/19UCW-S-2043 Department: Public Works - Administration Division: PW-UO/PREVENT/MAINT/CONSTR Opening Date: 10/03/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Description Responsible for performing heavy, manual work installing and maintaining County sewer collection network. Clears easements by brush cutting, weed trimming, and using chainsaw to cut trees or limbs. Repairs and cleans sewer lines and systems, mixes concrete, adjusts and repairs manholes. Assists construction crew in all phases of daily operations. Responsible for maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment. Work is performed under direct to minimal supervision, and contingent on the level of the position. Work is performed outdoors under all types of weather conditions with exposure to the usual hazards associated with outside maintenance and construction work. This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions outside of normal working hours, or when county offices are closed. Position is required to be "on-call" on a regularly scheduled rotating basis. Depending on position level, may serve as a lead worker. Minimum Qualifications Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Utilities Construction Worker I (Advertised salary range: $34,498 - 38,000) High school diploma or GED, and some experience in operating hand and power tools; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Utilities/plumbing knowledge preferred, but not required. Utilities Construction Worker II (Advertised salary range: $38,041 - 43,000) Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Construction Worker I. Additional requirements include: One (1) year of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker I level, or two (2) years of direct utilities construction experience. Completion or possession of the following certifications/trainings or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment: Competent Person Trench Safety Confined Space Entry Safety Data Sheets (SDS) VDOT Flagger Mandatory County annual training General knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Ability to be entered into on-call rotation. External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II position within one (1) year of employment date. Utilities Construction Worker III (Advertised salary range: $44,030 - 51,388 depending on qualifications) Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Construction Worker I and II. Additional requirements include: Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker II level, or four (4) years of direct utilities construction experience. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B with Tanker Endorsement Certifications/Trainings VDOT Intermediate Traffic Control Ability to independently enter and complete work orders on Infor enterprise resource planning system. General knowledge of flusher / vactor operations. General knowledge of CCTV inspection operations. General knowledge of heavy equipment operations. External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II and III positions within one (1) year of employment date. Senior Utilities Construction Worker (Advertised salary range: $48,547 - 56,658 depending on qualifications) Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Construction Worker I, II, and III. Additional requirements include: Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Construction Worker III level, or greater than five (5+) years of direct utilities construction experience. Must possess a valid Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A with Tanker Endorsement or Class B with Tanker Endorsement and advanced knowledge of CCTV inspection operations. Certifications/Trainings Pipeline / Manhole / Lateral Assessment Certifications (PACP, MACP, LACP) Advanced knowledge of flusher / vactor operations. Advanced knowledge of heavy equipment operations. External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Construction Worker II, III, and Senior Utilities Construction Worker positions within one (1) year of employment date. Supplemental Information General knowledge of performing preventive maintenance on hand and power tools. General knowledge of occupational hazards and safety procedures. Ability to properly operate a variety of hand and power tools associated with utility maintenance. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, front end loaders, and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift between 75 -100 pounds, and bend and stoop when performing installation and repair work. For a more detailed description: To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click . The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or GED? Yes No 02 Do you have a valid Virginia Driver's License or Virginia Commercial Driver's License or Permit? No/Other State License Yes, VA License - No CDL Yes, CDL Learner's Permit (A or B) Yes, Class B CDL Yes, Class A CDL 03 Do you have a Confined Space Entry Certification? Yes No 04 If you have a Confined Space Entry Certification, please provide the date you received the training and who provided the training below. If you do not have this type of certification, type "None". 05 Do you have experience using sewer preventive maintenance equipment? Yes No 06 Please list the type of sewer preventive maintenance equipment you have operated below. If you have not used this type of equipment, type "None". 07 Do you have a Trench/Excavation Competent Person certification? Yes No 08 Do you have a Virginia Flagger certification? Yes No 09 If you have a Virginia Flagger Certification, please list the expiration date below. If you do not have this type of certification, type "None". 10 Do you have a Basic or Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification? Yes No 11 If you have a Work Zone Safety Certification, please list the type of certification and the expiration date below. If you do not have this type of certification, type "None". 12 Do you have experience in plumbing work or sewer maintenance and repair? Yes No 13 Have you had OSHA Construction Industry Standards training or certification? No Yes 14 Please list the OSHA Construction Industry Standards training or certifications you have received below. If you do not have this type of training or certification, type "None". 15 Do you have experience operating a chainsaw? Yes No 16 Have you had chainsaw safety training? Yes No 17 Do you have experience in Short Line/Pipe Patch System equipment? Yes No 18 Do you have any experience in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, excavators, or other excavation equipment? Yes No 19 Please list the types of excavation equipment you have operated below. If you have not used this type of equipment, type "None". 20 Do you currently hold a valid Pipeline, Manhole, and Lateral Assessment Certificate (PACP/MACP/LACP)? Yes No 21 If you have a valid MACP/PACP/LACP Program Certificate, type the certificate number and expiration date below. If you do not have this certification, type "N/A". 22 Have you had general operation and safety training for hand and power tools, and other equipment used in the utilities construction field? Yes No 23 Please list the name of the hand and power tools you have used before. If you have not used these tools before, type "None". 24 If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Additionally, you will be required to be on the division's on-call rotation list. Are you able to comply with this provision? Yes No 25 Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A. 26 Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools) Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04