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Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

Principal Maintenance Worker (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office, Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, United States

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Principal Maintenance Worker (Environmental Engineering) Join Chesterfield County as a Principal Maintenance Worker in the Environmental Engineering Department. In this role you will lead and participate in the maintenance of county storm water management facilities and infrastructure, including ditch cleaning, downed tree removal, and grass and brush cutting within county‑maintained drainage easements.

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED; two years of drainage facilities construction and maintenance operations experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge of drainage maintenance operations; construction safety; and equipment usage/operation to include hydroseeder, brush chipper, chainsaw, tamper, weed trimmer, and hand tools.

Skill and ability to focus work team effort to blend final product into natural drainage areas/facilities or to connect with existing man‑made structures. Ability to swim is preferred.

Valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Must meet Virginia DMV point system requirements (no total of six or more demerit points in prior 24 months, etc.). Out‑of‑state records must be presented. Pre‑employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

This position is a federally regulated DOT role and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana is prohibited.

Duties Serve as a team leader and participate in the work of teams performing maintenance on county storm water management facilities and infrastructure. You will ensure safe completion of daily assigned tasks and maintain written records of work performed. Teams may vary in size from two to seven members depending on the task. Perform other work as required.

Shift & Location Monday – Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location: Chesterfield, VA

Salary $42,800.00 – $57,779.00 annually

Employment Type Full‑time

Benefits For information on county benefits, view the Employee Benefits Summary.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Employer: Chesterfield County; Human Resources Department, 9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832. Phone: (804) 748‑1551. Website: http://www.chesterfield.gov

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