Utility Maintenance Specialist

City-of-Colonial-Heights,-V; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Colonial Heights is seeking a Utility Maintenance Specialist to inspect, repair, and maintain wastewater pump stations, water towers, and related facilities. You will ensure reliable operation of pumps, valves, blowers, filters, and generators, and perform routine electrical and mechanical checks.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of related experience, plus Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V+) and Virginia CDL (Class B+) within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of related experience.
• Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V+) within 18 months.
• Virginia Commercial Drivers License (Class B+) within 18 months.
• Pre-employment medical screening and criminal background check.
• Physical demands include lifting 25–75 lbs; endurance for rugged work.
• Expect safety-focused work in high-risk environments.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair sewer pumping stations, water storage tanks, valves, and related equipment.
• Maintain pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators.
• Adjust, repair, and replace malfunctioning parts such as bearings, gauges, seats, packing.
• Record and track pump amperage and water tank pressures.
• Ensure remote pump stations are functioning properly.
• Perform electrical and mechanical checks and resolve problems.
• Operate vehicles and equipment; assist with utility line work.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Virginia Waterworks Operations License

Virginia CDL Class B

Job description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.

Open Until Filled.

Utility Maintenance Specialist

Repairs and maintains wastewater pump stations, water towers, and other water/wastewater facilities.

• Inspects, maintains and repairs sewer pumping stations, facilities, water storage tanks, valves, and related equipment.
• Maintains pumps, valves, blowers, filters, screens, emergency motors, generators, and other equipment.
• Adjusts, repairs, and replaces malfunctioning parts such as bearings, gauges, seats, and packing.
• Records and tracks pump amp and volt readings and water tank pressure.
• Ensures remote pump stations are functioning properly.
• Performs electrical and mechanical checks and resolves problems.
• Operates vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with utility line works as required.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

High School diploma or equivalent with at least 7-years ofrelated experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Possess or obtain a Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V or higher) within 18 months of employment, and must maintain a Virginia Waterworks Operations License during the course of employment.

Possess or obtain a Virginia Commercial Drivers License (Class B or higher) within 18 months of employment, and must maintain a Virginia Commercial Drivers License during the course of employment.

Successfully complete a pre-employment medical screening and criminal background check

The work requires physical exertion such as walking over rough or difficult terrain; recurring standing, stooping, climbing or walking; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing between 25 and 75 pounds and may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, and dexterity.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.