Public Utilities/City of Virginia Beach/Utility Mechanic Skillbridge Internship

This internship provides transitioning military members with an opportunity to learn all aspects of what it means to be a Utility Mechanic.• You will perform a variety of functions relating to the repair, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer facilities. • You will receive comprehensive training and mentorship from seasoned professionals to prepare you for success. • You will have an opportunity to work in a supportive team environment.• The Virginia Beach Public Utilities department is where you can make a lasting impact while growing personally and professionally.

Learn the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, required to become a successful Utility Mechanic to include:• Perform heavy manual labor in connection with the construction, maintenance, and repair of sanitary sewer pumping stations, sanitary sewer lines, mains, and related equipment. • Perform manual labor such as hand excavation and heavy movement items in performance of job duties. • Operate motor vehicles and/or construction equipment. • Assist in diagnosing and troubleshooting utility problems, mechanical pump failures and/or pump malfunctions.• Follow proper Federal safety and environmental regulations and standard operating procedures.• Occasionally prepare written documentation of work activities and safety permits.• Respond to verbal customer inquiries.• Assist in informal employee training; diagnose simple utility problems; follow work orders and prioritize simple work tasks to accomplish repairs.• Select and operate proper tools, equipment, and/or vehicles to complete utility repairs.• Work in confined or elevated spaces.• Operate and perform user maintenance of City licensed vehicles and equipment.• Water/Sewer Line Maintenance • Assist in performing routine scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance functions to water and sanitary sewer systems. • Operate equipment, such as sewer combination vehicles, dump trucks, trenchers, and light construction equipment. • Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment. • Meter Operations • Assist in performing routine scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance functions to water meters and associated appurtenances. • Operate dump trucks and light construction equipment. • Water / Sewer Pump Stations Assist in performing routine scheduled and emergency repairs and maintenance functions to water or sewer pump station facilities and associated appurtenances. • Operate light construction equipment. • Transport and assist in the operation of emergency equipment. • Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. • Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.