Public Services/Fleet - Service Attendant

Salary : $39,726.00 - $71,508.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 09158
Department: FLEET SERVICES
Opening Date: 02/23/2026
Closing Date: 3/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function
The City of Hampton is looking for some attendants to assist in Fleet Services as entry-level mechanics within the heavy off road shop, supporting efficient daily operations through routine maintenance, minor repairs, and response to road calls. Working under general supervision and following established procedures, the role receives assignments from multiple sources and contributes to maintaining consistent workflow and equipment readiness across the shop.

Come work for the City of Hampton, a vibrant waterfront community, celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the 757 and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits and promotes career and personal development. Benefits include enrollment in the Virginia Retirement System, excellent healthcare insurance, and other fringe benefits.
We have the following positions available for Fleet Service Attendants:

heavy off road shop

Minimum Requirements
  • High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
  • Vocational, technical, or trade school training in Automotive Mechanics or Repair preferred.
  • Must have general automotive knowledge to include changing tires, fluids and basic car maintenance.
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
  • 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.
  • Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements
The incumbent is considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
Benefits Overview
This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans:
  • Sentara Health Medical Insurance
  • OptumRx
  • Delta Dental Insurance
  • Anthem Blue View Vision
  • FSA Reimbursement accounts
  • Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
  • Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
  • Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
  • Other forms of leave include:
    • Maternity Leave
    • Parental Bonding Leave
    • Care for Sick Parent Leave
    • Birthday Leave
    • Personal day (available every quarter)
The eleven paid holidays each year include:
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • President's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Veterans' Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day
  • Employee's birthday
  • A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  • Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.

    Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
  • Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
  • Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
  • The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
  • Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.

    Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.
  • Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
  • Yes
  • No

02

Do you have general automotive knowledge to include changing tires, fluids and basic car maintenance?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Do you have vocational, technical, or trade school training in automotive mechanics or repair?
  • Yes
  • No

04

This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below:
05

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.
  • Yes
  • No

06

I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
  • Yes
  • No

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