City of Petersburg, VA Jobs

30 open positions

30 current openings at City of Petersburg, VA across 14 departments. Listed pay $25k–$126k/yr. Updated daily from the employer's own postings.

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Telecommunicator II (Internal Only)

City of Petersburg, VA · Emergency Communications · Open until filled

Petersburg Full-time $36,927.00 - $60,820.00 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise an assigned shift to dispatch police, fire and rescue personnel in response to emergency and non-emergency situations.

NCIC/VCINCADMulti-line telephone systemSupervision
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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HVAC Mechanic

City of Petersburg, VA · Facility Management

Virginia, United States Full-time $35,170.00 - $57,924.00 Annually

The purpose of this job within the organization is to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) systems and oversee contractors.

HVAC systemsRepairMaintenancePreventive maintenance
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Motor Equipment Operator III

City of Petersburg, VA · Street Operations

Virginia, United States Full-time $39,799.31 - $63,625.18 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to operate heavy maintenance equipment in performing excavating, grading, or related operations according to required standards.

TractorTrack loaderHydraulic excavatorHeavy motor grader
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Deputy Sheriff (Full-Time)

City of Petersburg, VA · Sheriff's Office · Open until filled

Petersburg Full-time

Performs routine protective and responsible human support service work; ensuring the care and security of inmates and court.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Crew Leader

City of Petersburg, VA · Street Operations

Virginia, United States Full-time $32,742.99 - $52,344.59 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to install, maintain, construct and repair municipal grounds and facilities.

CarpentryPaintingPlumbingGrounds keeping
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Motor Equipment Operator II

City of Petersburg, VA · Street Operations

Virginia, United States Full-time $36,099.15 - $57,709.91 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to excavate and repair water lines. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

BackhoeBulldozersTractorsForklift
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Senior Traffic Signal / Street Light Technician

City of Petersburg, VA · Street Operations

Virginia, United States Full-time $36,927.00 - $60,820.00 Annually

The purpose of this job within the organization is to install, repair and maintain traffic signals, related control devices, and street lights, exercise technical supervision over less experienced staff.

Signal timingPreventative maintenance
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Motor Equipment Operator II

City of Petersburg, VA · Public Utilities

Virginia, United States Full-time $36,099.15 - $57,709.91 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to excavate and repair water lines. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

BackhoeBulldozersTractorsForklift
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Motor Equipment Operator I

City of Petersburg, VA · Street Operations

Virginia, United States Full-time $32,742.99 - $52,344.59 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to operate, repair and maintain medium and heavy equipment. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Grass-cutting equipmentConcrete and asphalt repair
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Telecommunicator I

City of Petersburg, VA · Emergency Communications

Petersburg Full-time $33,494.00 - $55,166.00 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to dispatch police, fire and rescue personnel in response to emergency and non-emergency situations.

Emergency communications dispatchingComputer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systemMulti-line telephone system
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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City Engineer

City of Petersburg, VA · Engineering

Petersburg Full-time $78,799.92 - $125,973.50 Annually

The purpose of this job within the organization is to manage and direct the City of Petersburg Engineering Department. The City Engineer is designated as essential personnel.

civil engineeringtraffic engineeringland developmentstormwater management
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Assistant City Attorney

City of Petersburg, VA · City Attorney

Petersburg Full-time $63,159.00 - $104,023.00 Annually

The purpose of this job within the organization is to assist the City Attorney in providing excellent legal representation for the City of Petersburg.

Municipal lawContractsAdministrative processesReal property
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Crew Supervisor I

City of Petersburg, VA · Public Utilities

Virginia, United States Full-time $43,878.74 - $70,146.76 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise crews installing, maintaining and repairing construction tasks.

SupervisionConstructionMaintenanceRepair
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Stormwater Inspector

City of Petersburg, VA · Storm Water Management

Virginia, United States Full-time $29,170.00 - $47,074.00 Annually

Performs technical and skilled work in support of the engineering and storm water management program.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Police Officer

City of Petersburg, VA · Police

Petersburg Full-time $61,734.00 - $75,172.00 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to enforce the law and maintain order. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Criminal investigation
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Administrative Assistant-Sheriff

City of Petersburg, VA · Sheriff's Office · Open until filled

Petersburg Full-time $47,000.00 - $57,000.00 Annually

This position is the Administrative Assistant to the Sheriff/staff. The incumbent will prepare and edit correspondence, reports and presentations.

Microsoft OfficeCanvaCivility softwareSpreadsheets
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Chief Deputy Commissioner of Revenue

City of Petersburg, VA · Commissioner of Revenue · Open until filled

Petersburg Full-time $53,614.00 Annually

Assists in the overall functions of the office of the Commissioner of the Revenue.

Microsoft WordExcelOffice 365Customer service
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Transit Operator

City of Petersburg, VA · Transit

Petersburg Full-time $26,244.00 - $43,223.00 Annually

The purpose of this class within the organization is to safely transport passengers along a specific route and make designated stops as required.

Operating large automotive equipmentCustomer serviceFire extinguishersAccident triangles
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Telecommunications Coordinator

City of Petersburg, VA · Emergency Communications · Open until filled

Petersburg Full-time $48,376.31 - $77,336.80 Annually

Performs responsible technical work overseeing the Public Safety Communications operators. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Engineering Construction Manager

City of Petersburg, VA · Engineering

Virginia, United States Full-time $51,962.00 - $85,580.00 Annually

The purpose of this job within the organization is to prepare specifications for various projects in Street Operations and provide project management.

Project managementBudget preparationTechnical guidanceBasic algebra
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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About City of Petersburg, VA jobs

City of Petersburg, VA has 30 open positions, mostly in Petersburg. Openings include Crew Leader, Motor Equipment Operator II and Motor Equipment Operator I. The departments hiring most are Public Utilities, Street Operations and Emergency Communications. Typical posted pay is $43k–$54k/yr.

Pay by opening

Each opening's posted range; bars compare them as full-time yearly pay.

City EngineerPetersburg
$79k–$126k/yr
Assistant City AttorneyPetersburg
$63k–$104k/yr
Engineering Construction Manager
$52k–$86k/yr
Telecommunications CoordinatorPetersburg
$48k–$77k/yr
Police OfficerPetersburg
$62k–$75k/yr
Crew Supervisor I
$44k–$70k/yr
Motor Equipment Operator III
$40k–$64k/yr
Telecommunicator II (Internal Only)Petersburg
$37k–$61k/yr
Senior Traffic Signal / Street Light Technician
$37k–$61k/yr
HVAC Mechanic
$35k–$58k/yr
Motor Equipment Operator II
$36k–$58k/yr
Motor Equipment Operator II
$36k–$58k/yr
Administrative Assistant-SheriffPetersburg
$47k–$57k/yr
Telecommunicator IPetersburg
$33k–$55k/yr
Chief Deputy Commissioner of RevenuePetersburg
$54k/yr
Crew Leader
$33k–$52k/yr
Motor Equipment Operator I
$33k–$52k/yr
Stormwater Inspector
$29k–$47k/yr
Transit OperatorPetersburg
$26k–$43k/yr

Openings by department

Public Utilities
7
Street Operations
6
Emergency Communications
3
Sheriff's Office
2
Engineering
2
Grounds Maintenance
2
Facility Management
1
City Attorney
1
Storm Water Management
1
Police
1

Top skills at City of Petersburg, VA

How many open postings ask for each skill.

Customer service
5 jobs
Supervision
4 jobs
Dump trucks
4 jobs
Maintenance
3 jobs
Backhoe
3 jobs
Painting
3 jobs
Tractors
3 jobs
Multi-line telephone system
2 jobs

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City of Petersburg, VA Jobs: FAQ

How many jobs does City of Petersburg have open?

City of Petersburg, VA has 30 open positions on NextGig, gathered from its own job postings and refreshed daily.

Which City of Petersburg departments are hiring?

The departments with the most openings are Public Utilities, Street Operations, Emergency Communications, Sheriff's Office, Engineering.

What does City of Petersburg pay?

Across openings that list pay, the posted range is $25k–$126k/yr.