Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CDL stipend

Job summary

Chesapeake VA Public Utilities is seeking a Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I in Chesapeake, VA. This role supports the Wastewater Collection department with opportunities for both experienced and entry-level candidates.

A sign-on bonus and CDL stipend may be offered, with a career progression path within the division. Responsibilities include operating motor equipment to support field operations, repairing sewer mains, and handling a range of heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Position is open to both experienced and entry-level candidates.
• Careers progression through the division.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.
• Work with crews repairing sewer gravity mains, force mains, and concrete and asphalt work.
• Operates specialized motor equipment such as tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and other specialized operations.

Job description

Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Selected candidates will be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] *

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Wastewater Utility Worker Equipment Operator I

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Department

Department PUBLIC UTILITIES

Division

Division PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR COLL

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2025105

Number of hours worked per week

Number of hours worked per week 40+

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Mandatory standby duty, and overtime as needed.
Must be available during inclement weather.

Work Site Location

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA [906 Executive Blvd.]

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE05

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$39,736 -$52,650 depending on qualifications and experience.
*Offering a Sign-on Bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] *

Job Description

Chesapeake, VA Public Utilities Wastewater Collection Utility Worker
The Wastewater Collection department has immediate openings. We are hiring for both experienced and entry-level positions. These positions are ideal for those looking to learn a trade.
Offering a Sign-on Bonus and CDL Stipend [if applicable] Career Progression This position is approved for a Career Progression program that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division. An additional Operational Basket Exercise will be required as part of the interview process.
Chesapeake VA Wastewater Collection Department performs the following tasks:

• Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.
• Work with crews repairing sewer gravity mains, force mains, and concrete and asphalt work.
• Operates specialized motor equipment to support Chesapeake City operations such as tanker truck, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and other specialized operations.