Public Works/Wastewater - Wastewater Technician Trainee

Ready to launch a career in public works and make a difference in your community? Join the City of Hampton's Department of Public Works, Wastewater Division, as a Wastewater Technician Trainee! This hands-on opportunity is ideal for someone eager to learn, build technical skills, and work as part of a team that helps keep the City’s wastewater system operating safely and efficiently. Under close supervision and established procedures, you’ll gain valuable experience performing a variety of technical duties involving the operation, inspection, maintenance, and monitoring of the City’s inflow/infiltration program. If you’re dependable, motivated, safety-minded, and ready to learn, this is a great opportunity to start building a rewarding career in wastewater and public works.

• 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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