Utility Maintenance Mechanic I - Water Production
City of Norfolk
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Utility Maintenance Supervisor
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$53,654.39 - $61,569.65
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 3, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves overseeing utility maintenance crews in the water distribution system, ensuring safe and efficient repairs to pipes and infrastructure, and handling tasks like budgeting, record-keeping, and safety checks.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in utility work who enjoys leading teams, solving on-site problems, and staying organized in a fast-paced outdoor environment.
It's ideal for those comfortable with physical labor and emergency response during bad weather.
Key Requirements
- More than four years of experience in utility maintenance, repair, or construction
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to supervise crews, assign tasks, evaluate performance, and handle customer complaints
- Skills in maintaining records, including inventory reports, work orders, and delivery documentation
- Experience contributing to annual budgets, cost estimates, and equipment specifications
- Knowledge of safety protocols, traffic control, soil compaction checks, and operating equipment like backhoes
- Valid commercial driver's license (may be required) and willingness to obtain additional certifications within six months
Full Job Description
The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Utility Maintenance Supervisor in our Water Distribution Division. This person is responsible for visiting work sites; maintaining records, such as inventory reports, work orders and delivery documentation; contributing to the development and preparation of annual budget; monitoring traffic safety and security conditions; checking soil compactness in streets for proper stability and density; and perform underground excavation as needed to lay water pipes or make repairs.Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:Supervises crews by visiting job sites, evaluating staff performance, assigning workers to planned tasks and worksites, assisting crew when needed, conducting performance evaluations and reviews, and handling customer complaints.Maintains records by keeping inventory reports, documenting repairs, writing work orders, and supervising and documenting deliveries.Contributes to the development and preparation of annual budget by assisting with cost estimates, coordinating the preparation of specifications for equipment and materials.Monitors safety conditions by conducting safety inspections, informing employees about safety precautions, setting up traffic controls, overseeing the facility's security, operating backhoe, performs soils checks, and making repairs or installing underground excavations for placement of pipes for water.Assists and may coordinate the orientation and on-going training of workers by reviewing performance of routine and assigned duties.
Qualifications Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes.
Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.More than four years utility maintenance/repair/construction experience.
Additional Information Valid commercial driver's license may be required.Additional, duty specific training and certification may be required within six months.Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, VirginiaWork Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.
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.**
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