Essential Utility Maintenance Mechanic – Water & Wastewater (On-Call)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities is seeking a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I in the Wastewater Division. The role operates and maintains water and wastewater equipment, performs meter readings, and responds to customer concerns to keep stations functional.

Essential duties include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to pumps, motors, pipes, and related facilities. A High School diploma/equivalency and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in machinery repair or maintenance.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge level equivalent to four years of high school or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment; reads and records readings.
• Performs preventative maintenance on pumps, conveyors, mixers, tanks, pipes and other equipment.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults and distributes line issues.
• Responds to emergencies and weather-related outages as needed.

Skills

Machinery maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Utilities is seeking a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I in the Wastewater Division. The role operates and maintains water and wastewater equipment, performs meter readings, and responds to customer concerns to keep stations functional.

Essential duties include preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to pumps, motors, pipes, and related facilities. A High School diploma/equivalency and a valid driver’s license are required.