Utility Maintenance Specialist
- City of Colonial Heights
- Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA
- Feb 14, 2026
Job Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.
Utility Maintenance Specialist: Repairs and maintains wastewater pump stations, water towers, and other water/wastewater facilities.
Salary Range: $44,20 - $77,111
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.
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance - Anthem, Delta Dental & Blue Vision (3-in-1 Package).
Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Pension retirement plan.
- Basic Group Life Insurance (included with plan) & Optional Group Life Insurance Program.
- Enhanced Hazardous Duty benefits for Public Safety employees.
Voluntary Benefits - Colonial Life/Pierce Group Benefits
- Accident (pre-tax)
- Cancer (pre-tax)
- Individual Medical Bridge (pre-tax)
- Group Critical Illness (post-tax)
- Disability (post-tax)
- Term and Whole Life Insurance (post-tax)
- Health Savings Account (post-tax)
- Health Care FSA (pre-tax)
- Dependent Care FSA (pre-tax)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (pre-tax)
Other Benefits:
- Paid sick & vacation leave
- 14 paid holidays per year
- Short-term disability plan (VRS Plan 1 & Plan 2 members)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare Retirement (optional)
- Roth IRA through MissionSquare Retirement (optional)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bi-weekly payday
- Virginia Credit Union membership
Salary/Compensation: $44,720 - $77,111 per year
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