Utility Mechanic

The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water and sanitary sewer services to Virginia Beach residents. Be a part of our dedicated and exemplary workforce who provide these essential services.

We are currently hiring for a Maintenance Worker/Utility Mechanic I position with our Water Pump Stations team.

Based upon candidates meeting the minimum qualifications and their relevant experience*, the starting salary for these positions is:

Maintenance Worker, G.15 - $35,006.40 annually, $16.83 hourly

Utility Mechanic I, G.17 - $38,584.00 annually, $18.55 hourly

* Candidates will be evaluated based on past work history/job experience and interview performance. Actual position (Maintenance Worker or Utility Mechanic I) will be determined on the qualifications of the selected applicant and made part of the job offer. Offers made post-interview are not guaranteed to be made at the Utility Mechanic I level.

Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs as we are a 24/7/365 department. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.

As an employee on the Water Pump Station team you will:

• Work in confined and elevated spaces (100 ft.+)
• Climb ladders while performing heavy manual labor, including heavy lifting in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repairs of treated water pumping stations, water storage facilities and related equipment
• Operate non-CDL motor vehicles
• Display knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools, common maintenance and manual labor tasks and the use of associated tools
• Lift, without assistance, heavy articles that weigh approximately 50 pounds
• Assist with the breakdown and overhaul of large pumps and valves
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting of utility problems/mechanical pump failures and/or pump malfunctions
• Generate/follow computerized work orders (iPad), monitor, and respond to alarms at Water Pumping Stations and prioritize tasks to accomplish repairs
• Prepare written and computerized documents for work activities
• Follow oral and written instructions and safety precautions/practices for construction work
• Attend safety and job-related trainings as assigned
• Performs other job duties as determined by the supervisor based on workload and department needs

This position is part of a job series which provides successful candidates promotional growth opportunities through our in-house Career Progression Program.

In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• Maternity/paternity and parental leave (after 1 year of service)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development