Crew Leader - Wastewater; Repairs

Job Summary

The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Crew Leader I in our 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.

• Directs and leads a crew involved in the installation, repair, cleaning and maintenance of the wastewater collection system which includes manholes, gravity mains, and force mains.
• 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; CDLmay 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 means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.