City of Suffolk Jobs Hiring Now
City of Suffolk is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in creative & design and business operations, with listed salaries up to about $133,000. Migrate Mate updates City of Suffolk's live openings daily. The City of Suffolk is a municipal government serving residents of Suffolk, Virginia, with departments spanning public safety, engineering, legal services, finance, and social services.
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City of Suffolk hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 13
- Top team
- Creative & Design
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Suffolk
- Salary range
- $36,000–$133,000
Listed salaries for City of Suffolk roles on Migrate Mate range from about $36,000 to $133,000 per year across 13 open roles, as of July 16, 2026. Some roles list hourly contract rates.
Open Roles at City of Suffolk
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Description
The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Essential Job Functions
- On-call availability after hours.
- Operates motorized equipment used in the maintenance and distribution operations of the Public Utilities Department, including a backhoe, ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, lawn mowers, and other equipment used in the installation and repair of water and sewer mains, water services, pumps, valve boxes, hydrants, and associated fixtures and inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
- Repairs water and sewer systems; repairs and performs maintenance on valves, hydrants and manholes; assists skilled laborers/mechanics with more complicated repairs to and maintenance of distribution systems.
- Backfills and levels ditches and excavations; grades and repairs roads affected by water and sewer repair.
- Performs maintenance on water and sewer facilities, including repairing vacuum systems, applying degreaser in man holes, and releasing pressure from sewer lines.
- Assists lead worker in responding to calls for after hours or emergency repair work.
- Inspects vehicles and reports any problems.
- Prepares related paperwork and reports and assists in recordkeeping and log maintenance.
- May perform some carpentry duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, concrete and pipe saws and other equipment used in water and sewer system maintenance.
- Knowledge of water and sewer line maintenance work.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and proper safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of the tools, materials and supplied used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of water distribution and collection and sewer fixtures.
- Skilled in the operation of trucks and motorized equipment. Is skilled in the servicing and care of motorized equipment.
- Ability to perform minor maintenance on water distribution and collection equipment and fixtures.
- Ability to use equipment and tools necessary to locate and unearth water and sewer fixtures. Is able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform limited supervisory duties.
- Ability to train less skilled workers in the safe operation of motorized equipment used in water distribution system maintenance.
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time, possible under arduous conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to speak and signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
- Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
- Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
- Ability to make a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; work in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
- Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
- Ability to make moderate impact decisions - affects those in work unit.
- Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
- Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and/or emergency situations.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
- Quality of Work
- Quantity of Work
- Dependability
- Attendance
- Initiative and Enthusiasm
- Judgment
- Cooperation
- Relationships
- Coordination of Work
- Safety
Heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, vehicles, light trucks; or may repair power tools and light equipment. Works indoors or outdoors in areas where fumes and noxious odors are generated. Responsibility for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using heavy motorized machinery. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as heavy motorized machinery. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Compares or inspects items against a standard. Responsible for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Description
The City of Suffolk is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
Essential Job Functions
- On-call availability after hours.
- Operates motorized equipment used in the maintenance and distribution operations of the Public Utilities Department, including a backhoe, ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, lawn mowers, and other equipment used in the installation and repair of water and sewer mains, water services, pumps, valve boxes, hydrants, and associated fixtures and inspects and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
- Repairs water and sewer systems; repairs and performs maintenance on valves, hydrants and manholes; assists skilled laborers/mechanics with more complicated repairs to and maintenance of distribution systems.
- Backfills and levels ditches and excavations; grades and repairs roads affected by water and sewer repair.
- Performs maintenance on water and sewer facilities, including repairing vacuum systems, applying degreaser in man holes, and releasing pressure from sewer lines.
- Assists lead worker in responding to calls for after hours or emergency repair work.
- Inspects vehicles and reports any problems.
- Prepares related paperwork and reports and assists in recordkeeping and log maintenance.
- May perform some carpentry duties.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of ditching machines, boring machines, jackhammers, concrete and pipe saws and other equipment used in water and sewer system maintenance.
- Knowledge of water and sewer line maintenance work.
- Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and proper safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of the tools, materials and supplied used in the repair and maintenance of a variety of water distribution and collection and sewer fixtures.
- Skilled in the operation of trucks and motorized equipment. Is skilled in the servicing and care of motorized equipment.
- Ability to perform minor maintenance on water distribution and collection equipment and fixtures.
- Ability to use equipment and tools necessary to locate and unearth water and sewer fixtures. Is able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to perform limited supervisory duties.
- Ability to train less skilled workers in the safe operation of motorized equipment used in water distribution system maintenance.
- Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time, possible under arduous conditions.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
- Ability to speak and signal to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
- Ability to use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, and/or calculates ratios, rates and percents.
- Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, or work orders; writes routine sentences and completes routine job forms and incident reports; speaks routine sentences using proper grammar.
- Ability to make a few decisions, affecting the individual and a few co-workers; work in a stable environment with clear and uncomplicated written/oral instructions but with some variations from the routine.
- Ability to perform semi-skilled work involving set procedures and rules but with frequent problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results or occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
- Ability to make moderate impact decisions - affects those in work unit.
- Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
- Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress and/or emergency situations.
Performance Evaluation Criteria
- Quality of Work
- Quantity of Work
- Dependability
- Attendance
- Initiative and Enthusiasm
- Judgment
- Cooperation
- Relationships
- Coordination of Work
- Safety
Heavy work that involves constantly lifting, shoveling, and carrying 35 to 50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis and exerting 100 pounds of force on a frequent basis. Handles or uses machines, tools, or equipment requiring moderate instruction and experience such as large shop equipment and machines, vehicles, light trucks; or may repair power tools and light equipment. Works indoors or outdoors in areas where fumes and noxious odors are generated. Responsibility for safety and health of others and for occasional enforcement of the laws and standards of public health and safety. Requires the ability coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using heavy motorized machinery. Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as heavy motorized machinery. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color. Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.) Compares or inspects items against a standard. Responsible for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible.
Job Roles at City of Suffolk
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City of Suffolk's 13 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are creative & design, business operations, and business analysis. The City of Suffolk is a local government entity that employs professionals across a wide range of public-sector functions, including law enforcement, public works, child and family services, financial compliance, and judicial administration. Roles range from skilled trades and technical positions to managerial and legal staff roles, reflecting the full scope of services a mid-size Virginia municipality provides. Most City of Suffolk roles are based in Suffolk, with some in Hall and Washington.
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How many jobs is City of Suffolk hiring for right now?
City of Suffolk is hiring for 13 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in creative & design and business operations. Positions span public safety, engineering, legal, financial compliance, grounds maintenance, and social services, reflecting the broad staffing needs of a full-service municipal government.
What kinds of roles does City of Suffolk hire for?
The most active teams are creative & design, business operations, and business analysis. The City of Suffolk posts openings across government and public-sector functions, including engineering, law enforcement support, forensic services, financial reporting, judicial staff, and children's services administration. Most postings are across all levels, with some part-time and technical specialist positions also available.
Are City of Suffolk jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of City of Suffolk's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Suffolk. Each City of Suffolk listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at City of Suffolk?
Find a role that fits your background in City of Suffolk's listings on Migrate Mate, then follow the link through to the City of Suffolk's own careers portal to submit your application. City of Suffolk manages its hiring process directly, including any required assessments, interviews, and onboarding steps.
What do City of Suffolk jobs pay?
Listed salaries for City of Suffolk roles on Migrate Mate range from about $36,000 to $133,000 per year as of July 16, 2026, with most postings at across all levels. Some roles list hourly contract rates. Exact pay is set by City of Suffolk and shown on each listing.
Does City of Suffolk hire entry-level?
Most of City of Suffolk's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual City of Suffolk listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is City of Suffolk hiring?
Most City of Suffolk roles are based in Suffolk, with some in Hall and Washington, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.