Utility Maintenance Mechanic II (Water Distribution - Meter Group)

Utility Maintenance Mechanic II (Water Distribution - Meter Group)

Salary

$48,666.12 - $55,845.49 Annually

Location

1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

014199

Department

Utilities

Division

Water Distribution

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

The City of Norfolks Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Maintenance Mechanic II. This person performs preventive maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment. Performs troubleshooting functions. Performs repairs. Performs analysis of equipment. Maintains records and reports. Manages plant operations.

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Performs overhauls, replacement, reading, maintenance and annual testing of all large water meters in the Citys water system.
• Connects and disconnects water service; removes and resets water meters; repairs valves, taps, meter boxes, connection lines, flow rates and other system equipment. Repairs leaks, failures and major system disruptions.
• Performs preventive maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment by inspecting large meter equipment, valves and boxes, checking meters for wear, leaks and damage, changing electrical and electronic gauges and switches.
• Performs troubleshooting functions by determining and solving reasons for non registering meters or leaks at meter sites.
• Performs repairs by overhauling, removing and replacing worn or damaged parts on meter equipment and installing new equipment, repairing water service and distribution lines.
• Performs analysis of equipment by conducting electronic search for meters and valves, performing water tap analysis and pressure test, keeping and preparing computerized and written reports on master meter replacements.
• Test all repairable meters 5/8" to 10"
• Maintains records and reports by accurately documenting work performed, meter removal, repair and maintenance and installation on work orders.
• Maintains accurate records and prepare weekly, daily and monthly reports on equipment and activities using software programs.
• Monitors, track and supply materials for meter replacement program and meter maintenance.
• Track and monitor meter inventory.
• Provide reporting for meter testing and inventory.
• Monitor vehicle usage and adhere to scheduled preventive maintenance schedule.
• Performs routine safety inspections on large equipment, vehicles and master meter locations.
• Responds to customer complaints by answering questions about services, checking meters for verification and repairing and explaining any problems.
• Assists with special projects and requests involving water meters as needed.
• Climbs ladders and stairs; bends, pushes, pulls, stoops and lifts over 60 lbs.; works in limited access and confined space areas; wears protective safety equipment.
• Must be able to read technical manuals, water service blueprints, fill out paperwork associated with large meters, and troubleshoot problems in the field.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

One year experience in machinery repair and operation.

The desired candidate will have two years or more of experience in machinery repair and operation.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid Drivers License.

May require the ability to receive and maintain access to perform duties on military bases, depending on assignment.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, 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.

• 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 employees 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
• Some College (6 months or more)
• Vocational/Technical Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree or higher

04

How many years of machinery repair and operation experience do you possess?

• I have less than 1 year of experience
• I have 2 to 6 years of experience
• I have 6 to 10 years of experience
• I have over 10 years of experience

05

Do you posses utility experience?

• Yes
• No

06

This position performs preventive maintenance on heavy machinery and equipment by inspecting large meter equipment, valves and boxes. Do you posses experience maintaining water meters?

• Yes
• No

07

Please select from the following you possess experience (this information should be reflected on your application):

• Performing overhauls
• Making repairs to valves and taps
• Connecting and disconnecting water services
• Troubleshooting equipment

08

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

09

I understand that this is an Essential position which means I may be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays in response to severe weather events and emergencies

• 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

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

12

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

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

Employer City of Norfolk