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Posted: January 15, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Maintenance Worker II - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk

Utilities

Fresh

Location

Salary

$43,264 - $57,873.15

per year

Closes

January 29, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work for the city's water distribution system, such as digging trenches, repairing underground pipes, and handling equipment and materials.

It's a physical role that supports keeping water services running smoothly in Norfolk.

A good fit would be someone reliable with basic mechanical skills, a strong work ethic, and no fear of outdoor labor in various weather conditions.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • One year of experience as a Maintenance Worker
  • Ability to read and understand written instructions
  • Knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and tasks
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Physical ability to dig, lift, carry heavy loads, and perform labor-intensive tasks
  • Availability for essential duties including nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency response

Full Job Description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Maintenance Worker II in our Water Distribution 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 Makes minor repairs to underground water service lines Requires knowledge of construction equipment, materials, and work tasks 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 experience as a Maintenance Worker.

Additional Information Valid Driver's LicenseWork Location: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia 23504Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m., also standby duty rotation every several weeks.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: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-norfolk-5201293