Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Water Distribution (Meter Group) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4695320) Apply  Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Water Distribution (Meter Group) Salary $41,231.00 - $54,219.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12579 Department Utilities Division Water Distribution Opening Date 12/11/2024 Closing Date 12/26/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Utility Maintenance Mechanic I in our Water Distribution Division. This person performs preventative maintenance and repairs to residential and commercial water meters in the City's water system. Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + The Utility Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing repairs, replacement, reading, and maintenance of residential and commercial water meters in the City's water system. + This position connects and disconnects water service, removes and installs water meters and water meter boxes, and repairs supply lines and valves. + Notify customers in person in the field or with the use of a city issued cell phone to complete work order complaints. + Complete service work orders electronically by use of a City issued iPad. + In addition, the Utility Maintenance Mechanic I report major system disruptions, leaks and failures and responds to customer complaints by answering questions regarding water services and checking meter to verify leaks and accurate meter readings. + Work on-call night shift and weekends as scheduled. Education/Experience 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 in machinery repair or maintenance, or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program Additional Information & Requirements Valid Driver's License required. Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work Location: Utilities Combined Operation Center, 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. ***This position is designated as an Essential position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to severe weather and emergencies.*** + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." 03 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + High School Diploma/GED + Associates/Vocational + Bachelor's Degree 04 How many years of machinery repair or maintenance do you possess? + I have less than 1 year of experience + I have 1 to 3 years of experience + I have 3 to 5 years of experience + I have more than 5 years of experience 05 Please select from the following you possess experience in: + Performing installations + Verifying leaks + Troubleshooting + Repairing/ replacing meters + Connecting/disconnecting water service 06 Do you possess Outlook experience? + Yes + No 07 Have you ever worked for a water utility? + Yes + No 08 Have you successfully completed the City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities Apprenticeship program? + Yes + No 09 This position requires a work schedule that includes on-call night shift and weekends as scheduled. Will you be able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 10 SCHEDULING REQUIREMENT: This position may be required to report to work during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies to perform shelter duty or related emergency support duties. Are you able and willing to accept this scheduling requirement? + Yes + No 11 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 12 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 13 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran Required Question Agency City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email