Utilities Mechanical Operator I, II, III and Senior

Yorkcounty; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal authority in York and North Yorkshire is seeking a Utilities Mechanical Operator at various levels. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems within wastewater operations. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and relevant mechanical experience. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

VRS retirement

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, with some mechanical experience.
• Experience with operating hand and power tools preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical work with troubleshooting and repair of systems.
• Monitor performance of pump stations.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintenance work.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical repair

Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Basic knowledge of welding

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Generals

Pumps

Valves

Controls

Job description

Utilities Mechanical Operator I, II, III and Senior

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Description

Responsible for performing mechanical work with troubleshooting and repair of machinery and equipment of the County’s gravity, force main and vacuum sewer collection systems. Monitors performance of each pump station including but not limited to pumps, motors, controls, variable frequency drives, flow monitoring equipment, pressure transducers, gauges, wet wells, collection tanks, vacuum blowers, vacuum valves, air compressors, grinder pumps, generators and other equipment of the County’s wastewater system. Responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance work on all equipment and buildings, in addition to basic facilities maintenance work such as cleaning and painting facilities. Responds to emergency calls involving facility system problems and related equipment failures, and/or citizen complaints. Work is performed under direct to minimal supervision, and contingent on the level of the position.

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Multiple locations in York County, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

12UMOIO/19UMOS-1973

Department

Public Works - Administration

Division

PW-UO/PUMP STATIONS/VACUUM

Opening Date

04/18/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

Minimum Qualifications

Utilities Mechanical Operator I

Salary range: $34,498 - $44,000

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 Mechanical Operator II

Salary range: $38,041 - $46,000

Must meet and maintain all the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications for Utilities Mechanical Operator I. Additional requirements include:

• One (1) year of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator I level, or two (2) years of direct utilities mechanical 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
  • Arc Flash
  • Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
  • VDOT Flagger
  • Basic chainsaw
  • Mandatory County annual training
• General knowledge of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA).
• Ability to be entered into on-call rotation.

Utilities Mechanical Operator III

Salary range: $41,936 - $50,000

Must Meet And Maintain All The Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Certifications For Utilities Mechanical Operator I And II. Additional Requirements Include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator II level, or four (4) years of direct utilities mechanical experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems (specific knowledge of automatic transfer switches, circuit breakers, and lockout / tag out procedures).
• Ability to independently enter and complete work orders on Infor enterprise resource planning system.
• External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Mechanical Operator II and III positions within one (1) year of employment date.

Senior Utilities Mechanical Operator

Salary range: $46,234 - $55,000

Must Meet And Maintain All The Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Certifications For Utilities Mechanical Operator I, II, And III. Additional Requirements Include:

• Two (2) years of satisfactory York County experience at the Utilities Mechanical Operator III level, or greater than five (5+) years of direct utilities mechanical experience.
• Basic knowledge of welding.
• General ability to read and understand engineering plans and specifications such as piping schematics and electrical diagrams.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot and fix common problems with vacuum and gravity sanitary sewage systems.
• Ability to interpret and leverage SCADA data to maximize pump station efficiency and make informed decisions on specific pump station settings.
• Ability to troubleshoot and rebuild sewage pumps, grinder pumps, vacuum system controls, and vacuum system valves.

External hires must complete, or provide proof of prior completion, training and certifications required for the Utilities Mechanical Operator II, III, and Senior Utilities Mechanical Operator positions within one (1) year of employment date.

Supplemental Information

• Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Requires an acceptable criminal background check.
• Safety shoes required.
• Utilities is a 24/7 year round operation and position is required to be “on-call” on a regularly scheduled rotating basis with the other station operators.
• Utilities’ pump stations and vacuum station are designed and operated as Class 1 facilities by the Commonwealth of Virginia, DEQ, and Sewer Collection and Treatment Regulations.
• This position is considered an essential position which requires the individual report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment and machinery including generators, pumps, valves, tanks, controls, and various mechanic's equipment and tools. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Work involves occasional lifting (weight varying between 40-100 pounds) and pushing and pulling, and hoisting of parts and equipment weighing between 40 and 50 pounds.

Benefits

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.