Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief; Storm Water

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The selected incumbent will be responsible for leading a crew of (2) to (8) employees daily to complete assigned citizen requests from the supervisor. The position requires the Crew Chief to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, gradall, bobcat, front end loader, skid steer, track hoe, ditch master, excavator, Vactor Truck and operating commercial vehicles and trailers over 10,000 lbs at a time.

Additionally, the Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief trains and develops equipment operators, maintenance workers, and maintenance specialists (masons) with on‑the‑job training.

• Lead crew to complete pipe installation, easement cleaning, vegetation removal, storm water basin cleaning, cavitation repairs, asphalt, concrete and brick restoration.
• Take written measurements onsite of work completed, material used and work accomplished. Enter data in customer relation management computer system.
• Operate heavy equipment and commercial vehicles as needed to support the crew.
• Train employees on heavy equipment operations and ensure employees are working safely onsite.
• Complete daily safety briefings onsite and inspect work zone onsite for changes and make necessary corrections.
• Ensure that confined space entry procedures are followed and trenching and shoring procedures are followed onsite.
• Use hand tools, chainsaw, weed eater, zero‑turn mower, pesticide application, haul materials to landfill.

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of college or specialized training in area of focus
• Two years of equipment operation/driving experience or maintenance experience in the area related to assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tanker endorsement
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification
• NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification
• First‑Aid, CPR and AED Certification

• Some assignments may require a valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Some assignments may require a valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Applicable local codes and ordinances
• Storm water infrastructure and basic drainage
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Forecasting and planning
• Safety rules and regulations

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Effective oral/written communication
• Operating heavy equipment
• Operating hand tools
• Mathematical calculations
• Computer proficiency including GIS systems
• Operating commercial equipment
• People management
• Training
• Customer service
• Documenting
• Making minor repairs on equipment
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills.

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Work autonomously
• Self‑manage
• Communicate with diverse populations
• Read maps
• Problem solve
• Organize

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Environmental Hazards:
Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:
Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, fiddle, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel.

The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects.