Maintenance Mechanic, #JR-00666

About the role

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic II to perform a variety of duties and maintenance tasks associated with the Stormwater Operations group.

Responsibilities

• Perform heavy manual labor in connection with the maintenance and repair of Stormwater pumping stations and related equipment.
• Perform manual labor using hand and power tools, including picks, shovels, chainsaws, and other related equipment, to complete assigned maintenance and operational tasks.
• Lift without assistance heavy articles that weigh approximately 50 pounds.
• Operate a motor vehicle and ensure the proper tools, equipment, and materials are available to complete repairs.
• Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting stormwater utility problems/mechanical pump failures and/or pump malfunctions, follow work orders, monitor and respond to alarms at stormwater pumping stations, and prioritize tasks to accomplish repairs.
• Notify supervisor of significant operational problems with pump stations; work with contractors to identify pump station problems; and assist contractors during more complex pump station repairs.
• Prepare written documents for work activities.
• Install and repair permanent barricades to make the public aware of a hazardous situation.
• Work in all types of weather conditions as well as nights, weekends, holidays, and standby as needed.
• Safely access and work from extension ladders and within confined spaces while performing assigned duties.
• Maintain and repair pump stations, motors, pond aerators, and sluice gates.

Schedule

Monday – Thursday, 6:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Requirements

• Mandatory pre-employment physical.
• Class A CDL required.

CDL Hiring Bonus

Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:

• $1,000 with first paycheck
• $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (with “meets expectation” performance rating)
• $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with “meets expectation” performance rating)

Additional Information

This position is ALPHA I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, snow, etc.) in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies.