Maintenance Worker III - Water​/Wastewater Operations; Utilities

The Maintenance Worker III performs semi-skilled work in a variety of maintenance, repair, and construction assignments, safely using specialized tools and operating equipment to complete assigned work as part of the Water/Wastewater Division in the Department of Utilities
. Work is performed under the general supervision of and reports to a Maintenance Crew Supervisor II.

The preferred hiring range for a Maintenance Worker III is between $20.45 - $25.14 an hour. ($42,536.00 - $52,291.20 annually). 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.

As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit, as defined by the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22‑128). In accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective July 1, 2025, future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the CBA between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative.

Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity.

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• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, but 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 .

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

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• Operates the Closed‑Circuit Television Sewer Main Inspection (CCTV) as a preventative maintenance, pre‑acceptance inspection, and to identify major line breaks or minor breaks before they become an emergency.
• Operates sanitary vac‑truck to provide preventative maintenance in the form of jetting and cleaning sewer mains to avoid potential overflows.
• Performs maintenance, repair, and construction work utilizing specialized tools/equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulations. May include flagging, digging trenches, skilled pipe fitting, right‑of‑way, or other construction duties based on assignment.
• Inspects and prepares the job site for maintenance and repair of infrastructure, facilities, and/or grounds.
• Operates hand tools and power equipment associated with maintenance, repair, custodial, and construction operations.
• Operates vehicles and equipment according to project need, which may include but is not limited to front‑end loader, dump truck, jackhammer, tamper, and/or other equipment related to assignment.
• Conducts cleanup and restoration work on assignments.
• Ensures the execution of work in accordance with applicable safety standards and standard operating procedures, including but not limited to…