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Public Works/Wastewater - Wastewater Technician Trainee



Job Details

Public Works/Wastewater - Wastewater Technician Trainee
Employer

City of Hampton

Salary

$33,762.00 - $60,772.00 Annually

Location

Hampton, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

08235

Department

WASTEWATER OPERATIONS

Opening Date

08/16/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Function

The purpose of the class is to serve in a trainee capacity to learn to perform a variety of technical duties in the operation and maintenance of the City’s inflow/infiltration program for the Department of Public Works Wastewater Division.  The class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Three (3) months of full-time equivalent experience in maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment or a closely related experience.
  • Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  • 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.
  • Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), Class B with an N-endorsement (Tanker Vehicle) within 180 days of employment.
  • 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.

Additional Requirements

  • 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.
  • Requires shift work to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, night or day, including extreme heat or cold, and under work conditions that may be disagreeable and potentially dangerous.
  • The incumbent will be placed in a Wastewater Technician, Pump Station Mechanic or Wastewater Equipment Operator position at the discretion of the Director of Public Works upon successful meeting minimum qualifications.

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Benefits Overview

The following plans are available the first of the month following one full calendar month of employment:

  • -Health insurance
  • -Dental insurance
  • -Vision insurance
  • -Reimbursement accounts
  • Health insurance offered through Optima Health (1-800-229-1199). For more information on the provider network and pharmacies, see the http://optimahealth.com/cityofhampton
    The vision plan is offered through EyeMed Vision Care. For more information, see the EyeMed Vision Care website.
  • Three dental plans are offered through Delta Dental (Delta Care, Delta Dental PPO, and Delta Dental PPO Plus) 1-800-237-6060. For more information, see the Delta Dental website.
     
  • 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 ten 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
Which option below best describes your knowledge in the maintenance and repair of a variety of mechanical equipment?
  • No knowledge
  • Basic knowledge
  • Moderate knowledge
  • Extensive knowledge
03
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
04
Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class B with an (N) endorsement to operate tank vehicles or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment?
  • 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:
06
I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Hampton
Phone
(757) 727-6407
Website
http://www.hampton.gov/hr
Address
22 Lincoln Street

Hampton, Virginia, 23669

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