Public Works/Wastewater - Wastewater Line Technician

City of Hampton•Hampton, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in your community! The Wastewater Line Technician position offers an opportunity to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks that help keep the City’s wastewater system operating safely, efficiently, and reliably. Working with general guidance and established procedures, you’ll have the independence to determine how and when to get the job done. If you’re hands-on, dependable, detail-oriented, and looking for a career where your work directly supports the health and well-being of the community, we want you on our team! Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer and a designated Military Spouse-Friendly Employer, we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, recognizing the unique skills and experiences that military families bring.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment such as camera trucks, wash trucks or closely related experience.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B with air brakes and a (N) tanker endorsement or obtain one within 180 days of employment.
Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
Knowledge of the terminology, testing devices and related tools used in the electrical field.
Ability to read blueprints.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks that help keep the City’s wastewater system operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Work with general guidance and established procedures, with independence to determine how and when to get the job done.
Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of mechanical equipment such as camera trucks, wash trucks.
Maintain records and prepare reports as needed.
Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
Potentially work beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Potentially be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager, which may include long hours and unusual schedules.