Utility Maintenance Specialist

Utility Maintenance Specialist

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.

Examples Of Duties

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.

Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent with at least 7-years of related 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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance The Local Choice

Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.

Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features

Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.

Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service - Day(s) EarnedPer Month - Max. AnnualAccrual Days - Max. Days forCarry Forward

0 5 Years - 1 - 12 - 24

Over 5 Years - 1 - 15 - 30

Over 10 Years - 1 - 18 - 36

Over 20 Years - 1 - 21 - 42

Paid Sick Leave

All full-time employees earn (1) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits Pierce Group Benefits

Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax: - Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA) - Disability

Cancer - Term Life

Accident - Whole Life

Medical Bridge - Student Loan Forgiveness Program

* Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year.

Other Benefits

Bi-weekly payday

Virginia Credit Union membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)

VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)

Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.