Crew Leader - Wastewater; Linework

Overview

The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Crew Leader I in the Wastewater Division. This person will be responsible for leading a crew of maintenance workers, equipment operators, and other employees participating in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater system. The Crew Leader I will also investigate and resolve complaints, and generate the necessary maintenance reports for efficiency planning.

• Working with the sanitary sewer system to include working with and locating sewer system components such as main lines, house lines, and cleanout boxes.
• Utilize equipment to include rod machines, metal locators, hand rods, and CCTV cameras and locators.
• Maintains time, equipment and materials used to prepare reports.
• Instructs crew on proper safety standards and work expectations.
• Transports crew to work sites.
• Climbs ladders and stairs; bends, pushes, pulls, stoops, and lifts up to 75 lbs.; stands for extended periods of time; confined space entry also required.
• Requires the ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle.
• Valid driver s license required.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational or technical processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Two years supervisory experience in a maintenance role highly preferred.

Valid Driver s License required; CDL may be required.

Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; standby duty rotation required.

Combined Operations Center: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

• This position is designated as an Essential position which may require extended hours, rotating shifts, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to credit union, and employer-provided parking.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally eligible for limited benefits.