Job description
Job Duties:
**Important** Please complete this application in its entirety. The application is the primary document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Explanations of your previous job descriptions MUST be filled out on your application, the more detailed the better.
This is a safety sensitive position; you must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and pass a mandatory drug test.
*This posting is for Maintenance Worker and Utility Mechanic I positions. Candidates will be evaluated based on past work history/job experience and interview performance*
*Offers made post-interview are not guaranteed to be made at the Utility Mechanic I level *
Maintenance Worker, G.12 - $31,342.73/annually, $15.07/hourly
MINIMUMS: Completion of 7th grade plus one (1) year of experience in labor-intensive fields, such as municipal public works/utilities maintenance or utility construction, utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
Utility Mechanic I, G.14 - $32,194.50/annually, $15.48/hourly
MINIMUMS: High School or GED plus two (2) years of experience in positions such as Maintenance Worker/Laborer or in a similar field such as utility maintenance or construction. Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs. 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 incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.
Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Performing heavy manual labor in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewer pumping stations and related equipment
- Ability to lift, without assistance, heavy articles such as pump components and manhole covers that weigh approximately 50 pounds
- Operate a non-CDL motor vehicle
- Utilize computerized mapping to navigate service area and identify utilities
- Ensure the proper tools, equipment, and materials are available to complete daily routine maintenance and repairs
- Maintain personal protective equipment
- Display knowledge and proper use and care of basic hand tools, common maintenance, and manual labor tasks and the use of associated tools
- Assist in diagnose and troubleshooting of utility problems/mechanical pump failures and/or pump malfunctions
- Generate/follow computerized work orders (iPad), monitor, and respond to alarms at Sewer 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
- Ability to work off of extension ladders and in confined spaces following proper DEQ and VOSH Standards and Environmental Regulations, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Attend safety and job-related trainings as assigned
- Performs other job duties as determined by the supervisor based on workload and department needs
In addition to the listed minimum requirements and job duties, the ideal candidate for these positions will have experience in the areas listed in the 'Preferences' section of this ad
Joining the City of Virginia Beach Workforce Comes With its Perks!
- Flexible Scheduling Options
- 11 Paid Holidays
- 3 Additional Personal Holidays
- 18 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
- Legal and Identity Theft Protection
- Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
- Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Hybrid 457 Cash Match
- Virginia Local Disability Program (VLDP) – Income Replacement (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Long-Term Care)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program / Work-Life Services
- Paid Maternity/Paternity/Parental Care Leave after 1 year of employment
- Beach Municipal Federal Credit Union exclusively for City employees and their dependents
Official City Job Description:
https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/virginia-beach-gov-docs/jobs/JobDescriptions/Utility-Mechanic-I-00365.pdf?v=1676404902
Working Conditions:
https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.001843.2.pdf
Minimum Requirements:
MINIMUMS: Completion of 7th grade plus one (1) year of experience in fields, such as municipal public works maintenance or construction, utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. 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. Water/Sewer Line Maintenance A Type A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with Air Brakes Certification, Tank and Combination Endorsements.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required
Attachments Required: None
Preferences:
- High School diploma or GED
- Knowledge and experience of trouble shooting sewer pumping systems
- Knowledge and experience working in utility construction
- Knowledge and experience working with computers and various computer applications
- Experience working with others in team environment
Special Instructions:
- Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
- You will not be able to access the details of this job ad once the closing date has passed. If you would like to retain this information, please take a screen shot or print using your browser's printing capability.
- Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
- Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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