Crew Leader I - Wastewater (Linework)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk - Wastewater Division is seeking a Crew Leader I to supervise a crew responsible for construction, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater system in Norfolk. You will coordinate field operations, ensure safety compliance, and help optimize work processes.

The role requires supervisory experience, a valid driver's license, and ability to operate equipment; work hours are Monday through Friday with potential after-hours rotation; CDL may be required.

Job description

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.

Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Working with the sanitary sewer system to include working with and locating sewer system components such as main lines, houselines, 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; CDLmay be required

Work Hours

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

Work Location

Combined Operations Center: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk

***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.***