Utility Maintenance Specialist

Utility Maintenance Specialist

Salary

$44,720.00 Annually

Location

City of Colonial Heights, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

44-26

Department

Public Works

Opening Date

08/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.

Open Until Filled.

Utility Maintenance Specialist: Repairs and maintains wastewater pump stations, water towers, and other water/wastewater facilities.

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires physical exertion such as walking over rough or difficult terrain; recurring standing, stooping, climbing or walking; recurring lifting of moderately heavy items weighing between 25 and 75 pounds and may require the occasional lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, and dexterity.

The work environment involves extremely high risks with exposure to potentially life threatening situations or unusual environmental stress which requires a full range of safety and other precautions, but in some cases, these precautions cannot prevent injury, illness, or possibly death.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Health Insurance - The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service

Day(s) Earned

Per Month

Max. Annual

Accrual Days

Max. Days for

Carry Forward

0 - 5 Years

1

12

24

Over 5 Years

1¼

15

30

Over 10 Years

1½

18

36

Over 20 Years

1¾

21

42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits - Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax:

Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability

Cancer

Term Life

Accident

Whole Life

Medical Bridge

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year. *

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at (804) 518-5073.

01

How many years of directly related experience do you possess?

• 0 - 1
• 2 - 3
• 4 - 5
• 6 - 7
• 8 - 9
• 10+

02

Do you have a valid Virginia drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you posses a valid Virginia Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you posses a valid Virginia Waterworks Operations License (Class V or higher)?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have any type of certification(s)?

• Yes
• No

06

If YES, please list your certification(s): *NOTE: IF this question is not applicable, you must indicate N/A in the response area.

07

What is your yearly salary expectation?

Required Question

Employer Colonial Heights, City of (VA)

Address PO Box 3401

Colonial Heights, Virginia, 23834

Phone 804-518-5073

Website http://www.colonialheightsva.gov