What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works/Wastewater - Pump Station Mechanic position at Hampton?
Function
Join our team in a vital role that helps keep essential infrastructure operating efficiently! As a Pump Station Mechanic, you will operate, maintain, and repair pumping stations to ensure reliable system performance. This position works under general supervision, following established procedures while exercising judgment in determining the most effective approach and timing for completing assigned tasks. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in maintaining critical public services, we encourage you to apply.
Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.
Minimum Requirements
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
Which of the options below best describes your years of experience in general maintenance and repair work of pumps, motors and related equipment? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Do you have thorough knowledge of small engine repair? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOW WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
Do you have the ability to read and interpret materials and service manuals?
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
I understand that this position will require working beyond a 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends and being on an on-call rotation schedule. Are you willing to accept work during these times?
This Position Requires That You Possess a Valid Driver's License And Have And Maintain a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton's Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below
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I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
Join our team in a vital role that helps keep essential infrastructure operating efficiently! As a Pump Station Mechanic, you will operate, maintain, and repair pumping stations to ensure reliable system performance. This position works under general supervision, following established procedures while exercising judgment in determining the most effective approach and timing for completing assigned tasks. If you have strong mechanical aptitude, enjoy hands-on work, and take pride in maintaining critical public services, we encourage you to apply.
Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement and other benefits. As a proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer we are committed to supporting veterans and military spouses.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Some experience in general maintenance and repair work of pumps, motors, and related equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of small engine repair.
- Ability to read and interpret materials and service manuals.
- Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain a variety of job-specific equipment such as small engines.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City’s current substance abuse policy.
- Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends and being on an on-call rotation schedule.
- The incumbent may be considered “essential personnel” during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
- Sentara Health Medical Insurance
- OptumRx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
- Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Virginia 529
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the VRS website.
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
- Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or Sentara EAP website.
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
- Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
- Yes
- No
Which of the options below best describes your years of experience in general maintenance and repair work of pumps, motors and related equipment? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
- No experience
- 1-2 yrs experience
- 3-4 yrs experience
- 5 or more yrs experience
Do you have thorough knowledge of small engine repair? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOW WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED.
- Yes
- No
Do you have the ability to read and interpret materials and service manuals?
- Yes
- No
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- Yes
- No
I understand that this position will require working beyond a 40-hour work week to include evenings, weekends and being on an on-call rotation schedule. Are you willing to accept work during these times?
- Yes
- No
This Position Requires That You Possess a Valid Driver's License And Have And Maintain a Satisfactory Driving Record Based On The City Of Hampton's Criteria. Failure To Provide Your Driver's License Number Will Prevent Us From Considering Your Application. Please Confirm Your Driver's License Number By Entering It Below
08
I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question