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Gas Motor Equipment Operator

Salary

$50,107.20 - $52,208.00 Annually

Location

Charlottesville, VA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

230300022

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

04/10/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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General Summary

Support the Charlottesville Department of Utilities in fulfilling its service to provide efficient and safe utilities to all in our community. The Charlottesville Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to be considered for the position of Gas Motor Equipment Operator who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring range for is between $24.09 - $25.10 an hour ($50,107.20 - $52,208 Annually). As of March 28, 2024, this position is in the Labor and Trades bargaining unit in accordance with the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative. The parties are in the process of negotiating the collective bargaining agreement, which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462

This position performs responsible skilled work in the regular operation of specialized equipment in the repair and maintenance of gas lines and facilities. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Gas Maintenance Crew Supervisor. Supervision is exercised over crew members in the absence of a Crew Supervisor.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Operates a variety of construction and specialized equipment including front-end loader, dump truck, utility truck, trenchers, boring machines, jackhammers, tamper, backhoe and related equipment in the maintenance and construction of gas facilities;

• Assists in the repair, replacement and installation of gas utility lines, meters, regulators, and related facilities;

• Fits taps and performing fusion of pipes, and assists with pipe welding;

• Performs bagging procedure for controlling gas flow;

• Responds to and investigates gas leaks with gas detection equipment;

• Assists with emergency gas leak repairs;

• Installs residential gas meters and regulators;

• Digs trenches by hand or machine;

• Makes minor repairs to tools and equipment;

• Stocks truck with materials and supplies; Loads and unloads trucks;

• Performs a variety of routine maintenance tasks such as grass mowing, painting, general cleaning, etc.;

• Performs related tasks as required.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualification:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.)

• Requires experience in the operation of motorized equipment and experience in the maintenance, construction and repair of Utility lines including but not limited to gas, water, and facilities.

Special Requirement:

• Possession of an operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia required. Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Drivers' License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia required within six (6) months of the date of hire;

• Must obtain certification in plastic pipe fusion and must become qualified in the use of combustible gas indicator, and must maintain all certifications as required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Position requires a 30-minute emergency response time and is subject to emergency and stand-by call.

• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Skills: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing construction equipment; repair and manual tasks of utility gas work; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; ability to supervise; working under pressure during emergency situations; dependability; and knowledge of federal standard codes regarding gas line construction or repair.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

This position in the Department of Utilities division is subject to emergency and stand by call and is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Updated July 1, 2022

Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.

1. LEAVE:

• Vacation:

• 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years

• 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years

• 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years

• 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years

• 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years

• 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years

• 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years

• Sick:

• 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation

• Holidays:

• 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)

2. INSURANCE:

• Aetna Medical –

• Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:

• HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage

• POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay

• POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay

• (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)

• Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)

• Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)

• Dental (Delta Dental)

• No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.

• Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%

• Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20

• Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50

• $1,500 maximum annual benefit

• $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit

• MetLife Vision Plan: Optional

• Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.

• Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;

• $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.

• Life:

• Two times annual salary (paid by the City)

• Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)

• AFLAC: Optional

• Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)

• Long Term Disability

• Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)

3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan.

• Pension:

• Choose from two options:

• A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.

• A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)

• Supplemental:

• Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution

4. OTHER BENEFITS:

• Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Health Care Expenses

• Dependent Care Expenses

• Parking/Mass Transit Expenses

• Parking Subsidy of $50 per month

• Wellness Programs:

• Gym Reimbursement Program

• Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots

• Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes

• Weight Watchers at Work

• Bike Commuter Program:

• Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses

• Employee Assistance Program:

• A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program:

• Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.

  01

  Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If 'No' was selected to question #1, do you have a minimum of two (2) years of direct work experience in the field?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have experience in the operation of motorized equipment and experience in the maintenance, construction and repair of utility lines including but not limited to gas, water, and facilities?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Do you currently reside with a 30 minute response time to the City Yard located on 4th Street NW in Charlottesville, VA?

• Yes; I currently reside within a 30 min response time.

• No; However, I am willing and able to reside within a 30 min response time by employment start date, if hire.

• No; nor am I willing or able to by employment start date.

  05

  This position requires driving to perform essential job duties and requires a valid driver's license. The candidate selected for this position must meet the driver eligibility requirements of the City and must provide a certified copy of their DMV driving record. Do you possess a valid driver's license and are you willing to provide a certified copy of your DMV driving record, if selected as a finalist, for the City to confirm your driving eligibility?

• Yes; I possess a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; However, I am willing and able to obtain a valid driver's license and am willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

• No; I do not have a valid driver's license, nor am I willing or able to obtain one, and/or am not willing to provide a certified copy of my DMV driving record.

  06

  Do you have OR are you able to obtain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL), within 6 months, if hired?

• Yes; I currently possess a valid CDL.

• Yes; I can obtain a CDL within 6 months, if hired.

• No; I cannot obtain a CDL within 6 months, if hired.

  07

  Have you provided any current, related, certifications you possess in the 'Certifications and Licenses' section of your application?

• Yes

• No

  08

  To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself.

• Yes

• No

  09

  I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application.

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Charlottesville

Address

P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902

Phone

(434) 970-3490

Website

http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs