Pump Stations - Equipment Operator I

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Pump Stations - Equipment Operator I

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies 4

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR PUMP

Requisition Number 2026274

Number of hours worked per week 40+

Work Schedule Monday
- Friday; 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Rotating on-call required. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade GE07

Advertised Salary $45,852 – $68,205/Annual salary range. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience.

Join the City of Chesapeake as an Equipment Operator I – Make a Difference in Your Community!

This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.

Ready for a rewarding career with great benefits and opportunities to grow? Look no further!

The Department of Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer division is actively seeking motivated, skilled Equipment Operators I. If you have a passion for working with heavy machinery and are ready to be part of a dedicated team making a direct impact on your community, we want to hear from you!

• $3,000 Signing Bonus – Get a head start with us!
• $4,000 Annual CDL Stipend – We know the value of your CDL , and we reward you for it.
• Career Progression Opportunities – Take your career to the next level! Our Voluntary Career Progression Program offers clear paths for advancement within your division.

• Operate a variety of motorized equipment, including tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, and backhoes, to transport materials, tools, and personnel to job sites.
• Use specialized equipment to support essential City operations and assist in the repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer gravity and force mains and service laterals.
• Perform operational tests and inspections to ensure facility systems and components are running efficiently, including manholes and valves.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on motor equipment, reporting any issues to your supervisor.

• A skilled Equipment Operator who knows how to use heavy machinery and hand/power tools to keep things running smoothly.
• A team player with the ability to respond to emergency situations, including inclement weather and overtime requirements.
• Someone with the ability to obtain a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire and who’s ready to put your experience to work for the City of Chesapeake.

When you join the City of Chesapeake, you gain access to a comprehensive benefits package.

Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Requires completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED or specialized vocational training is preferred.

In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of three months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Depending upon department requirements, a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire, is also required.

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Experience operating heavy equipment to perform maintenance of sanitary sewer systems, construction or related field.

Job Open Date 08/05/2026

Job Close Date 08/19/2026

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol…