Maintenance Worker II - Wastewater / Pump Stations

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is looking for a Maintenance Worker II for the Wastewater Division. The role involves general labor tasks, including maintenance of equipment, digging, and transporting materials. Candidates should have knowledge of construction equipment and the ability to follow instructions. This position requires a valid driver's license and offers a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

Benefits

Signing bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• One year as a Maintenance Worker or completion of Operations Apprentice program.
• Preferred candidate will have one year experience in maintenance repair.

Responsibilities

• Performs general labor duties including maintenance of equipment and digging.
• Maintains and repairs underground wastewater service lines.
• Transports materials and personnel to work sites.

Skills

Knowledge of construction equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High school or equivalency

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Maintenance Worker IIin our Wastewater Division. The Maintenance Worker II is needed to perform general labor duties to include the maintenance of equipment, fueling equipment, unloading materials, and digging.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Digs and refills trenches and other excavations; cuts asphalt and concrete; maintains lawns.
  
• Loads, unloads, lifts and carries tools, equipment and chemicals.
  
• Maintain and repair underground wastewater service lines, cleaning work areas, perform related maintenance duties.
  
• Transports materials and personnel to work sites.
  
• Climbs stairs and ladders; bends, stoops, pushes, pulls, lifts and carries up to 75 lbs.; may stand for more than six hours.
  
• Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials and work tasks.
  
• Requires ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.Level of knowledge equivalent to high school or equivalency.

One year as a Maintenance Worker, or successful completion of the Operations Apprentice program based on assignment.

The preferred candidate will posses one year experience of maintenance repair.

Valid driver's license required

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Work Locations: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

This is an'Essential' position which means you may be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays, etc. in response to severe weather events and emergencies.