CTUB Job Posting – Utility Worker II

The Charles Town Utility Board is accepting applications for the position of Maintenance Utility Worker II.  Positions are full time with benefits.  Manual labor experience and understanding of operational and maintenance equipment desired.  Performs duties related to the water and sewer utility including construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of mains, services and all aspects of metering.  Starting salary for position is $18 per hour.  Additional salary consideration based on experience.

For more information, please contact the Human Resource Manager at 304-725-2316 or astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.  Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail to astottlemyer@ctubwv.com or fax to 304-725-7150. 

Applications will be accepted through April 7, 2023.

For a full copy of the job description, click below.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CTUB Job Posting – Wastewater Chief Operator Class II Advanced or Greater

The Charles Town Utility Board is accepting applications for the position of a Wastewater Chief Operator Class II Advanced or greater.  Performs supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing and supervising tasks related to the wastewater utility including construction, operation, repair and maintenance at the treatment facilities.   Position is full time with benefits. Compensation determined by qualifications, experience and education. 

For more information, contact the Human Resource Manager at 304-725-2316 or astottlemyer@ctubwv.com.  Send resume to Charles Town Utility Board, 661 South George Street, Charles Town; or e-mail to astottlemyer@ctubwv.com or fax to 304-725-7150. 

For a full copy of the job description, click below.

Charles Town Utility Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Water Fluoridation Quality Award

The Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention awarded the Charles Town Utility Board Water Department with a Water Fluoridation Quality Award for providing high-quality water fluoridation for 12 consecutive months in 2021, representing a high level of operator care and accomplishment. We commend the dedication and determination of our staff on being awarded this achievement.

WV Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

West Virginia DHHR is offering a new program available to low-income households. The West Virginia Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) will offer assistance to eligible households with services that have been disconnected or are pending disconnection. These eligible households may receive up to $1,000 when water and sewage is included in the same bill, or $500 towards the payment of each of their water and sewage bills when services are billed separately. Eligible households seeking assistance that have current bills with no past due balance may receive up to $500 when their water and sewage is included in the same bill, or $250 towards the payment of each when the services are billed separately. Payments will be paid by voucher. A one-time payment is made during a fiscal year period and the payment cannot create a credit balance. LIHWAP will be available until September 30, 2023.

For more information on the program, click here.

Cold Weather Preparation

Is your home ready for the cold? It doesn’t take long for meters and pipes to freeze during cold temperatures, especially below 32 degrees. If your pipes or meter freeze, you will not have water. With colder temps, it is important to protect your pipes as much as possible.

Here are some helpful tips:

When Temperatures Dip, let it Drip!
To keep water flowing through the pipes in your home, let one cold water faucet run at a pencil size stream. To re-use, place a jug underneath to catch the drips and use it to water indoor
plants. The amount of water used for this purpose costs significantly less than it would cost to fix the damage from a frozen pipe or replace a meter.

Insulate your Pipes
Insulate your pipes in unheated spaces like the garage and under cabinets along outside walls. Pipe insultation is relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at any home improvements or hardware store.

Set the Thermostat
Whether you’re at home or away traveling, set your thermostat no lower than 55 degrees. Travelers will often make the mistake of turning thermostats off thinking it will save on heating bills, when in reality frozen pipes and damage to personal property could result.

Water Operator of the Year Award

At a recent employee picnic of the Charles Town Utility Board, Chief Water Operator, Chris Hutzler, received a prestigious award presented by the West Virginia Section of the American Water Works Association. Chris had the honor of receiving the 2021 Perkins Boynton Award for Large Systems in recognition of outstanding water treatment plant operator performance. With over 25 years of water treatment experience, Chris is a great asset to the Charles Town Utility Board.

Pictured here is CTUB employee, Chris Hutzler and the Mayor of Charles Town, Bob Trainor.

Tree Planting at Evitts Run Park

The Charles Town Utility Board was chosen by the City of Charles Town Tree Board to participate in the City’s second “Social Distancing Tree Planting” event this week. The City of Charles Town Tree Board received a grant through Cacapon Institute’s CommuniTree program to plant 16 trees this Spring at Evitts Run Park. Charles Town Utility Board staff members were happy to support this great source water protection activity. #HistoricallyHIP #socialdistancetree #canyoudigit