LAB COURIER
 Western Virginia Water Authority | |
$15.00
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 United States, Virginia, Roanoke | |
 Oct 02, 2025 | |
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JOB POSITION: LAB COURIER (Part-Time with Benefits)
Division: Water Quality Status: Non-Exempt Grade: 101 Job Code: 620 Reports To: Laboratory Coordinator Date: 07-14-25 Revised Date: 07-14-25 Last Reviewed Date: 07-14-25 SUMMARY OF JOB Pickup and deliver water/wastewater samples to multiple Water Authority locations. Pickup samples from water/wastewater treatment plants and deliver to Laboratories. Makes bottle drop offs as needed. Upon request, may assist with Wastewater Laboratory tasks. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus experience in deliveries to multiple locations or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled. * Picks up and delivers water/wastewater samples and bottles to multiple Water Authority locations using an established route and meeting an established time frame for deliveries. * Sorts bottles and coolers and places in proper designated locations at each site. * Upon request, may assist with Wastewater Laboratory light tasks such as emptying dishwashers, sorting glassware, etc. * Make needed trips to meet contractors and Operators to pick up samples. * Maintains chain of custody and adheres to Laboratory SOPs. * Maintains vehicle assigned. * Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules. * Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, other Water Authority departments and the general public. * Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals. * Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form. * Ability to work alone or in a team environment. * Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled. * Ability to read chains of custody and sort bottles and coolers. * Ability to plan work load to meet time requirements. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus experience in deliveries to multiple locations or equivalent combination of education and experience. CERTIFICATE, LICENSE, REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS * Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, stand, and sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. If corrective lenses are noted on driver's license, the lenses must be worn when operating Authority vehicles. * Repetitive movement using equipment is involved. * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, climb, balance or crawl. * Employee must be able to stand for an extended amount of time at the jobsite. * Employee must be physically able to walk several miles during the day. * Employee must be physically able to regularly reach overhead. * Employee must regularly lift, carry and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds. Assistance is required on weight amounts above those listed. Failure to do so could result in injury and denied Worker's Compensation benefits. WORK ENVIRONMENT ENCOUNTERED IN THIS JOB The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Employee will be regularly exposure to moderate or high noise level, extreme outside weather conditions, uneven, steep, slippery terrain conditions, dusty conditions and wet and/or humid conditions. * Employee will be subject to exposure to moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment operation. * Employees will be subject to roadway hazards, i.e. traffic. * Employee will be subject to outside hazards, i.e. poison ivy, bees, spiders, dirt, animals. GENERAL STATEMENT AND SELECTION GUIDELINES The above statements describe the general nature and level of work assigned to in this job position. They should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties or tasks performed by personnel so classified. The following will identify the selection guidelines for job placement: * WVWA application * Rating of education, experience, training and qualifications * Reference checks * Interview with WVWA management team * Applicant must pass a pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol test * A criminal background check and social security number verification will be performed. The results must match information provided by the applicant on the WVWA application * Job related test might be required and would be administered to all applicants applying for the position | |