CIP Trainee

Role:

Under the direction of the CIP Supervisor, the person in this position is to perform assigned duties related to the construction or replacement of water and/or sewer infrastructure that is operated and maintained the Bedford Regional Water Authority.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Perform installation and replacement of water and/or sewer infrastructure, to include, but not limited to main lines, service laterals, and valves

· Perform masonry, plumbing, and pavement work as necessary.

· Perform excavation, grading, and landscaping.

· Investigate and assist customers with concerns.

· Maintain records and necessary paperwork for new installations and other tasks performed.

· Operate equipment, clean and check equipment after each use, perform routine inspection and preventative maintenance on equipment.

· Maintain assigned vehicle.

· Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the CIP Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from High School or equivalent diploma.

• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal or diagram form.

• A valid Virginia driver’s license and a Class A CDL with Air and Tank endorsements within 6 months of hire.

• Ability to comply with the Authority’s Vehicle and Equipment policy.

• Must obtain and maintain a Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.

• Basic knowledge of masonry, plumbing, and maintenance is required.

• Must be able to pass a drug test and background screening.

Additional Information:

• This position has no supervisory responsibility.

• The position typically requires working Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00

p.m. with a thirty (30) minute lunch break. This position is subject to being on-call during the off-hours as may be needed for emergency repairs. Position is considered essential personnel.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

· Employee rarely sits and may walk or stand for long periods of time.

· This classification involves frequent physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.

· Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas and ability to hear information at normal spoken word levels.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Up to 10

Frequent

Up to 25

Frequent

Up to 50

Occasional

Up to 100

None

100 or more

None

Environmental Exposures

Work near moving mechanical parts

Frequent

Work in high, precarious places

Occasional

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Occasional

Outdoor weather conditions

Frequent

Extreme Cold, non-weather

None

Extreme Heat, non-weather

None

Noise Level

Moderate

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,895.25 - $51,242.51 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 2 years
• 3 years
• No experience needed

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outdoor work

Work Location: In person