Maintenance Worker

7 days ago


Chesapeake, United States City of Chesapeake Full time $34,831 - $45,000

Job Description

Public Utilities is seeking motivated and energetic individuals to assist the Maintenance and Operations Division.

Duties for Maintenance Worker include but are not limited to:

General Duties
  • Loads and unloads gravel, dirt, timber, chemicals, or other materials, tools, and equipment.

Assists in the unstopping of sanitary sewer mainline and service laterals.

  • Cuts grass and trees, and rakes leaves. Digs shallow trenches and ditches; assists in installing pipes; cleans catch basins, manholes, and sewer lines.
  • Performs maintenance functions such as greasing pumps, motors, and shafts; replacing valves; wet well cleaning, performs light repairs and installations as directed.
  • Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as debris removal, digging or filling, and other maintenance tasks.
  • Performs various street maintenance duties such as cleaning gutters, raking and spreading asphalt, or patching holes.
  • Serves as traffic flagger on street utility projects. Assists with setting up forms and pouring concrete.

Interacts with customers to provide routine information.

  • Must pass all work zone and flag training tests given.
  • Occasionally drive only if the applicant meets the requirements of the city driving standards.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of, and/or outside of, their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Required Qualifications
  • Requires instruction that is sufficient for satisfactory job performance.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous construction or utility maintenance work would be helpful, but not necessary.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Posting Detail Information
  • Applications must contain your complete work history including job duties, dates of employment (start and end dates), hours worked, and employees supervised, if applicable.
  • Application questions marked with *asterisks are required and must be answered in order to complete the application.

Failure to submit a complete application may result in loss of consideration.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

  • H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

  • Standing: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Sitting: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Walking: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Lifting: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Lifting Amount: Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
  • Carrying: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Carrying Weight: Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Pushing/Pulling Weight: Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
  • Reaching: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Handling: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Fine Dexterity: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Kneeling: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Crouching: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Crawling: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Bending: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Twisting: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Climbing: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Balancing: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Vision: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
  • Hearing: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
  • Talking: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Foot Controls: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

  • Crew cab trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, trailers, air compressors, vac machines, hand tools, grinders, valve wrenches or gauges, ground pounders, asphalt rollers, concrete tools, floor saws, cutoff saws, traffic control devices, and any other special related equipment used in the Sewer industry and any other personal protective equipment required for an assigned task.

Protective Equipment Required

  • Hard hat, safety vest, safety gloves, steel toed shoes or boots, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, rain gear, face shield, dust masks, leg chaps, etc.
Health and Safety
  • Mechanical Hazards: D = Daily
  • Chemical Hazards: W = Several Times Per Week
  • Electrical Hazards: N = Never
  • Fire Hazards: N = Never
  • Explosives: N = Never
  • Communicable Diseases: N = Never
  • Physical Danger or Abuse: N = Never
  • Other: W = Several Times Per Week
  • If Other, Description: Required to enter permit required confined spaces..
Environmental Factors
  • Dirt and Dust: D = Daily
  • Extreme Temperatures: S = Seasonally
  • Noise and Vibration: D = Daily
  • Fumes and Odors: S = Seasonally
  • Wetness/Humidity: D = Daily
  • Darkness or Poor Lighting: M = Several Times Per Month

Primary Work Location

  • Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
  • Time Pressures: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Emergency Situations: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
  • Frequent Change of Tasks: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
  • Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously: Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
  • Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
  • Tedious or Exacting Work: Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
  • Noisy/Distracting Environment: Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
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