Conversion for Career Event October 2026 - Utility Mechanic I

Job Posting End Date: Department : PUBLIC UTILITIES Compensation Grade : G17 Compensation Range & Starting Salary : Pay Range: $38,792.00 - $60,465.60 Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime) : No About Us : Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment.

Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference. Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications : This is a conversion requisition for attendees of the October 2026 career event.

Do not submit an application unless you have received direct instruction from the department as your application will not be reviewed. NOTE: Selected candidates MUST be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver's License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then obtain a full Class A CDL license with air brake and tanker endorsements within nine (9) months of employment.

This is a requirement of the position and is non-negotiable for continued employment and career progression. Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in demotion or termination. If you possess a Class B CDL, and you are offered the position of Utility Mechanic I we will assist you in completing the upgrade courses and skills test within 90 days of hire (course & test offered in-house at no expense to employees).

Failure to obtain a Class A CDL with endorsements may result in demotion or termination. Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: No
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: No
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No Minimum Requirements : Minimum Qualifications: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to High School or GED plus one (1) year of experience in positions such as Laborer or in a similar field such as utility maintenance. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. Water/Sewer Line Maintenance. Selected candidates not already possessing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) MUST be able to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then obtain an actual CDL with air brake endorsement within nine (9) months of employment. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operational status. Skills : Working Conditions : Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. Official Job Descriptions: To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E VRS Contribution : All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Drug Free Workplace : The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.