Maintenance Worker (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield County; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Environmental Engineering is seeking a staff member to maintain county stormwater facilities, including ditch cleaning, tree removal, and vegetation management. The role requires knowledge of drainage maintenance and operation of equipment such as hydroseeders and chippers.

Pre-employment checks and a GED or high school diploma are required. The position is at the Environmental Engineering work location with standard Monday–Friday hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Knowledge of drainage maintenance operations and equipment usage.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI background check and education verification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain county stormwater facilities including ditch cleaning and tree removal.
• Perform grass and brush cutting in drainage easements and other duties as required.
• Participate in a CDP and possible salary incentives based on performance and funding.

Skills

Drainage maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Swimming ability (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hydroseeder

Brush chipper

Chain saw

Tamper

Weed trimmer

Hand tools

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of drainage maintenance operations and equipment usage/operation to include hydroseeder, brush chipper, chain saw, tamper, weed trimmer, and hand tools. Ability to swim preferred.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Duties

Maintenance of county stormwater facilities including ditch cleaning, downed tree removal, grass and brush cutting in county maintained drainage easements. Perform other work as required.

This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is open until filled (first review to begin October 5, 2026).

Shift

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work Location

Environmental Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Summary

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

Qualifications / Experience Questions

1. Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
   • Yes
   • No
2. How many years of experience do you have in drainage maintenance?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 - 3 years
   • 3 - 5 years
   • 5 - 10 years
   • 10 - 15 years
   • More than 15 years
3. How many years of professional experience do you have operating a hydroseeder, brush chipper and/or tamper?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 - 3 years
   • 3 - 5 years
   • 5 - 10 years
   • 10 - 15 years
   • More than 15 years
4. How many years of experience do you have working in stormwater facilities?
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1 - 3 years
   • 3 - 5 years
   • 5 - 10 years
   • 10 - 15 years
   • More than 15 years
   • Required Question