Water & Sewer Field Maintenance Technician

City of Suffolk, Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate motorized equipment and perform water and sewer line installation and repair tasks across divisions including Line Maintenance and Water Treatment Plant Production.

The role requires handling equipment like backhoes and ditching machines, with responsibilities ranging from maintaining facilities to assisting with emergencies and ensuring safety protocols. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in water or sewer maintenance, grounds keeping, construction, or closely related work.
• Graduation from high school or completion of GED preferred.
• Requires a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates motorized equipment in water/sewer distribution and maintenance.
• Repairs water and sewer systems; maintains valves, hydrants and manholes.
• Assists with after-hours or emergency repair calls.
• Maintains grounds, trims vegetation, and cleans work areas.
• Inspects and reports on vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Reading & following instructions

Team collaboration

Customer/public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Backhoe

Ditching machines

Jackhammers

Concrete saws

Water/sewer line maintenance tools

Job description

City of Suffolk, Virginia seeks a Maintenance Worker to operate motorized equipment and perform water and sewer line installation and repair tasks across divisions including Line Maintenance and Water Treatment Plant Production.

The role requires handling equipment like backhoes and ditching machines, with responsibilities ranging from maintaining facilities to assisting with emergencies and ensuring safety protocols. A valid driver’s license is required.