Utility Mechanic I

Requisition ID: 48759 Work Location: Public Utilities - Dam Neck facility Pay Range: G.17, $38,584.00 - $59,820.80 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: 4-Day Work Week, 6:30am-5:00pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: Application Deadline: 5/11/26

Job Duties:

The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water and sanitary sewer services to Virginia Beach residents. Be a part of our dedicated and exemplary workforce who provide these essential services. We are currently hiring for the position of Utility Mechanic I with our Sewer Collection team.

Special Requirements for Public Utilities, Operations & Maintenance: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs as we are a 24/7/365 department. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee's supervisor based on position assigned.

Duties & expectations for this position include…

• Perform manual labor such as hand excavation and movement of heavy items in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewer lines and mains
• Check and clean sanitary sewer manholes, laterals, mains, etc.
• May assist Crew Leader on occasion to enter or research data on a laptop or tablet in the field
• May occasionally work in a confined space
• Maintain personal protective equipment
• Operate motor vehicles and construction equipment
• Knowledge and proper use of basic hand tools, common maintenance and manual labor tasks and the use of associated tools
• Lifting, without assistance, heavy articles that weigh approximately 50 pounds
• Ability to understand written and verbal directions and instructions
• Assist crew members in loading and unloading materials and equipment
• This position is a part of the Public Utilities-Utility Mechanic Series, which provides successful candidates promotional growth opportunities
• Other tasks/duties as assigned

NOTE: Selected candidates not already possessing a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) MUST be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then obtain a full Class A CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements within nine (9) months of employment. This is a requirement of the position and is non-negotiable for continued employment and career progression. Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in termination.

If you possess a Class B CDL, and you are offered the position of Utility Mechanic I we will assist you in completing the upgrade courses and skills test within 90 days of hire (course & test offered in-house at no expense to employees). Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in termination.

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

In addition to the listed minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Utility-Mechanic-I-00365.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.008046.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to High School or GED plus one (1) year of experience in positions such as Laborer or in a similar field such as utility maintenance. Must have a current and valid drivers license. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Not Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: None

Preferences:

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience listed in the preferences below. **Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application**

• Experience maintaining/repairing sanitary sewer systems
• Experience with hand tools and/or construction equipment
• Experience working in utility construction
• Experience with computerized work order & mapping systems
• Experience working outside in extreme weather conditions
• Experience working with others in a team environment

Special Instructions:

This requisition is being reopened to expand the applicant pool. Applicants who have already submitted an application do not need to reapply.

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.