Maintenance Worker II - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk is hiring a Maintenance Worker II for the Water Distribution Division. The role involves performing general labor duties, including digging, maintaining equipment, and assisting in various tasks related to utility maintenance. This essential position may require working during emergencies with a generous signing bonus available.

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Maintenance Worker.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks and work under varying conditions.

Responsibilities

• Digs and refills trenches and other excavations.
• Cuts asphalt and concrete.
• Maintains lawns and performs minor repairs to underground water service lines.

Skills

Knowledge of construction equipment

Ability to read and understand instructions

General labor skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Maintenance Worker II in our Water Distribution 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
  
• Makes minor repairs to underground water service lines
  
• Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and work tasks

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 experience as a Maintenance Worker.

Valid Driver's License

Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 23504
Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., also standby duty rotation every several weeks.

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.