Utility Mechanic I

Department:

PUBLIC UTILITIES Compensation Grade:

G17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $38,792.00 - $60,465.60

Minimum of the Pay Range Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and

Preferred Qualifications:

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 the position of Utility Mechanic I with our Sewer Collection team.

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 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.

Additional requirements:

All Public Utilities employees are required to maintain a valid, non-restricted driver's license at all times. License requirement is non-negotiable.

Duties & expectations for this position include…Perform manual labor such as hand excavation and movement of heavy items in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewer lines and mains

Check and clean sanitary sewer manholes, laterals, mains, etc.

May assist Crew Leader on occasion to enter or research data on a laptop or tablet in the field

May occasionally work in a confined space

Maintain personal protective equipment

Operate motor vehicles and construction equipment

Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools, common maintenance and manual labor tasks and the use of associated tools

Lifting, without assistance, heavy articles that weigh approximately 50 pounds

Ability to understand written and verbal directions and instructions

Assist crew members in loading and unloading materials and equipment

This position is a part of the Public Utilities-Utility Mechanic Series, which provides successful candidates promotional growth opportunities

Other tasks/duties as assigned

NOTE:

Selected candidates MUST be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then obtain a full Class A CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements within nine (9) months of employment. This is a requirement of the position and is non-negotiable for continued employment and career progression. Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in demotion or termination.

If you possess a Class B CDL, and you are offered the position of Utility Mechanic I we will assist you in completing the upgrade courses and skills test within 90 days of hire (course & test offered in-house at no expense to employees). Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in demotion or termination.

Preferences:

Experience maintaining/repairing sanitary sewer systems

Experience with hand tools and/or…