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Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Wastewater Pump Stations
City of Norfolk, VAUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Aug 2026
💰 $51,632/yr($44,994/yr – $51,632/yr)
About the role
Posting number: 014281
Department: Utilities
Division: WasteWater
Job classification: Utility Maintenance Mechanic I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Wastewater, Maintenance, Utilities
Summary
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified individuals for an Utility Maintenance Mechanic I in our Wastewater Division. The Utility Maintenance Mechanic I operates various equipment and machinery involved with the installation, repair, and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems. Performs general water meter readings and troubleshoots functions in a pump station. Responds to customer complaints. Ensures pumping stations are functional. Performs related duties as needed.Examples of duties
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Operates and maintains various equipment and machinery by cleaning equipment exterior, performing inspections, monitoring and recording readings, performing preventative maintenance on pumps, conveyors, mixers, tanks, pumps, motors, pipes and other equipment and monitoring equipment for proper operation
- Manages property by inspecting facilities for proper operation, maintaining the building and surroundings and ensuring that stations are online and functioning properly.
- Performs related duties by attending specialty training classes and maintaining logs.
- Performs troubleshooting functions by determining and solving reasons for breakdowns or leaks, responding to fault indicators and determining causes or reasons of mechanical, electrical and electronic or distribution line fault.
- Performs repairs by overhauling, removing and replacing worn or damaged parts on equipment, machinery and facilities and installing new machinery and equipment, repairing water service and distribution lines.
- Responds to emergencies by removing storm damage debris.
Qualifications
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, and technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
One year of experience in machinery repair or maintenance. Experience as a building helper or apprentice preferred.
Supplemental information
Valid Driver's LicenseWork Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 23504
**This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.**
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