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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Maintenance Worker II - Wastewater/Linework Crew

City of Norfolk

Utilities

Recent

Location

Salary

$43,264 - $57,873.15

per year

Closes

January 22, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work for the city's wastewater system, such as digging trenches, repairing underground lines, handling equipment, and keeping work areas clean.

It's ideal for someone who is physically fit, enjoys outdoor labor, and has basic experience in maintenance or construction tasks.

The role requires reliability during emergencies and a willingness to follow instructions closely.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • One year of experience as a Maintenance Worker
  • Preferred: One year of maintenance repair experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. and stand for more than six hours
  • Knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and work tasks
  • Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions

Full Job Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Maintenance Worker II in our Wastewater Division. The Maintenance Worker II is needed to perform general labor duties to include the maintenance of equipment, fueling equipment, unloading materials, and digging.

Requirements

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

Digs and refills trenches and other excavations; cuts asphalt and concrete; maintains lawns. Loads, unloads, lifts and carries tools, equipment and chemicals.

Maintain and repair underground wastewater service lines, cleaning work areas, perform related maintenance duties. Transports materials and personnel to work sites.

Climbs stairs and ladders; bends, stoops, pushes, pulls, lifts and carries up to 75 lbs.; may stand for more than six hours. Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials and work tasks.

Requires ability to follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions, to understand simple processes and the routine operation of machines.

Level of knowledge equivalent to high school or equivalency.One year as a Maintenance Worker.The preferred candidate will possess one year experience of maintenance repair.

Additional Information Valid driver's license requiredWork Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.Work Locations: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia This is an 'Essential' position which means you may be required to work nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays, etc.

in response to severe weather events and emergencies.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/8/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-norfolk-5073545