Utility Mechanic 1

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 construction equipment

• Experience working in utility construction (plumbing/pipe fitting, excavation)

• Experience with computerized work order & mapping systems

• Experience working outside in extreme weather conditions

• Experience working with others in a team environment

​**Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application**

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to High School or GED plus one (1) year of experience in positions such as Laborer or in a similar field such as utility maintenance. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All 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. Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, 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 employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. Water/Sewer Line Maintenance. Selected candidates not already possessing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) MUST be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then obtain an actual CDL with air brake endorsement within nine (9) months of employment. 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.

Skills:

Equipment Operations, Excavations, Hand Tools, Manual Labor, Public Utilities, Sewage Systems, Utility Construction

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile.  Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.