Public Works/Wastewater - Pump Station Technician

Function

We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Pump Station Technician to join our team! In this role, you’ll be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of pump stations that are essential to water and wastewater systems. You’ll work with mechanical and electrical equipment, perform routine inspections, troubleshoot issues, and keep systems running safely and efficiently. If you have strong technical skills, enjoy problem-solving, and take pride in keeping things running smoothly, we’d like to hear from you!

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 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe 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.
• Courses/training equivalent to one (1) year of college or vocational training to include basic electricity and other related courses.
• Thorough knowledge of the national and local electrical codes supplemented by extensive experience in the repair of complicated motor control panels and switches.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving 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.
  
  

Additional Requirements

• May require working beyond a standard 40-hour work week to include evenings and weekends.
• Required to be on an on-call rotation schedule.
• Must be able to work in a confined space.
• 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

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Summary

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)
  

The Eleven Paid Holidays Each Year Include

• 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.
  
  

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the ICMA-RC website.

• 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.
  
  

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
  
  

01

Have you graduated from high school or successfully completed a GED?

• Yes
• No
  
  

02

Have you completed one year of college or vocational training in basic electricity or other related coursework?

• Yes
• No
  
  

03

I have thorough knowledge of the national and local electrical codes.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

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
  
  

05

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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This position may require working non-standard hours to include evenings and weekends. Are you willing to accept work during these times?

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

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
  
  

08

I understand that this position requires work in a confined space.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question