Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator
Listed on 2026-09-27
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Driver
Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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elected candidates will be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] *
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Working Title of Vacant Position Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I
Job Type
Job Type Full Time
Posting Type
Posting Type Public
Number of Vacancies
Number of Vacancies 1
Department
Department PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division
Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR COLL
Requisition Number
Requisition Number 2025105
Number of hours worked per week
Number of hours worked per week 40+
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
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andatory standby duty, and overtime as needed.
Must be available during inclement weather.
Work Site Location
Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [906 Executive Blvd.]
Position Driving Requirement
Position Driving Requirement R - Routine
Pay Grade
Pay Grade GE05
Pay Basis
Advertised Salary
$39,736 -$52,650 depending on qualifications and experience.
* Offering a Sign-on Bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] *
Job Description
Chesapeake, VA Public Utilities Wastewater Collection Utility Worker
The Wastewater Collection department has immediate openings. We are hiring for both experienced and entry-level positions. These positions are ideal for those looking to learn a trade.
Offering a Sign-on Bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] Career Progression This position is approved for a Career Progression program that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division. An additional Operational Basket Exercise will be required as part of the interview process.
Chesapeake VA Wastewater Collection Department performs the following tasks:
- Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.
- Work with crews repairing sewer gravity mains, force mains, and concrete and asphalt work.
- Operates specialized motor equipment to support Chesapeake City operations such as tanker truck, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and other specialized operations.
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