Electrician I in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionElectrician I
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS BRIDGES
Requisition Number: 2026276
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
What You’ll Do
What We’re Looking For
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 06/08/2026
Job Close Date: 06/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS BRIDGES
Requisition Number: 2026276
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday; Alpha essential. 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: O - Occasional
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$49,373 – $75,000; Depending on qualification and experience.
Job Description:
Power the Infrastructure That Keeps Chesapeake Moving!
Work for Virginia’s second-largest municipality and make a direct impact on regional mobility. The Chesapeake Bridges Division supports over 1.75 million crossings each day, maintaining and operating 115 movable and fixed bridges and culverts that keep our community connected.
As an Electrician in the Bridges Division, you’ll play a critical role in keeping these systems running safely and reliably. If you enjoy hands-on electrical work, problem-solving, and a role where no two days are the same, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful and stable career.
Why Join Us?
Work for Virginia’s second-largest municipality and make a direct impact on regional mobility. The Chesapeake Bridges Division supports over 1.75 million crossings each day, maintaining and operating 115 movable and fixed bridges and culverts that keep our community connected.
As an Electrician in the Bridges Division, you’ll play a critical role in keeping these systems running safely and reliably. If you enjoy hands-on electrical work, problem-solving, and a role where no two days are the same, this is an opportunity to build a meaningful and stable career.
Why Join Us?
- Stable, full-time employment with the City of Chesapeake
- Strong benefits package including retirement (VRS), health coverage, and paid leave
- Small, team-oriented environment with high job satisfaction
- Work that directly impacts public safety and daily life in the community
What You’ll Do
- Perform advanced electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on movable bridges and related systems
- Maintain electrical systems including pump stations, streetlights, building systems, and surveillance equipment
- Support electrical needs across other City departments as needed
- Respond to after-hours emergencies, including bridge malfunctions and weather-related incidents (on-call rotation)
- Assist Electrician II in all required duties and be able to perform duties solo in the event that there are multiple location issues or in the absence of the Electrician II.
What We’re Looking For
- State of Virginia Journeyman Electrician Certification
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems, tools, and safety practices
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code and applicable regulations
- Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights up to 200 feet, including over water
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects within timelines and budget
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications:
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in electrical systems or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards and a current Journeyman Electrician license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards and a current Journeyman Electrician license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
Job Open Date: 06/08/2026
Job Close Date: 06/22/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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