Crew Supervisor (Water Maintenance)

City of Greensboro, NC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department seeks a Crew Supervisor (Water Maintenance) to lead field crews responsible for maintaining the city's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. The role blends hands-on technical knowledge with strong leadership to keep critical infrastructure operating safely and reliably.

You will oversee taps, renewals, and rehabilitation projects, enforce safety standards, and coordinate daily field activities while adapting to changing

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years of experience in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Grade B NC WTFO Distribution System, or Grade 2 NC AWWA Collection System certification, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support crews maintaining the City's water distribution and wastewater systems.
• Plan and complete work using knowledge of the City's collections and distribution systems.
• Oversee taps, renewals, replacements, and rehabilitation of infrastructure.
• Ensure safety standards and city policies are followed.
• Apply knowledge of confined-space entry, trenching, shoring, SDS, and OSHA standards as needed.
• Make routine field decisions and coordinate with supervisors and crew members.
• Communicate work assignments and operational needs clearly to the team.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Coordinate daily field activities and adapt to changing conditions and priorities.
• Work outdoors and support reliable operation of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Report to work during inclement weather as required.

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Team leadership

Safety-focused

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Grade B NC WTFO Distribution System, or Grade 2 NC AWWA Collection System

Job description

*** Extended Recruitment ****

If you have applied previously for this recruitment, you need “NOT\" apply again. All applications are still under consideration.

Lead the Work That Keeps Greensboro Flowing - Guide the Team Behind Our Water Infrastructure

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and safety-focused Crew Supervisor (Water Maintenance) to lead and support field crews responsible for maintaining the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position combines hands-on technical knowledge, sound judgment, and team leadership to help ensure critical infrastructure is maintained safely, efficiently, and reliably.

About Water Resources

The Water Resources Department provides essential water and wastewater services that protect public health, support the community, and keep Greensboro's critical infrastructure operating. Water Maintenance crews perform the hands-on work necessary to maintain, repair, rehabilitate, and improve the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $53,903.00 - $61,603.00 Full Salary Range: $46,818.00 - $83,780.00 Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well being.

Learn more Here.

Work Schedule

Monday - Thursday 6:15 am - 4:45 pm

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Lead With Purpose: Guide a team whose daily work directly supports essential services for the Greensboro community.
• Keep Critical Infrastructure Working: Help maintain the systems residents and businesses depend on every day.
• Use Your Technical Expertise: Apply your knowledge of water distribution, wastewater collection, and field maintenance practices.
• Make Decisions in the Field: Exercise independent judgment and make routine decisions to keep work moving safely and efficiently.
• Put Safety First: Apply OSHA standards, confined-space practices, trenching and shoring requirements, and City procedures to protect your team.

About the Role

As a Crew Supervisor (Water Maintenance), you will:

• Supervise and support crews performing maintenance, repair, renewal, replacement, and rehabilitation of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Apply a strong working knowledge of the City's Collection and Distribution systems to plan and complete assigned work.
• Oversee and perform work involving water and sewer taps, renewals, replacements, and rehabilitation of infrastructure.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable safety standards, City policies, and established procedures.
• Apply knowledge of confined-space entry, trenching and shoring, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards within the scope of assigned duties.
• Make routine operational and field decisions without direct supervision while recognizing when issues require additional guidance.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, fellow employees, and crew members regarding work assignments, conditions, and operational needs.
• Promote safe work practices and ensure employees understand and follow applicable safety requirements.
• Help coordinate daily field activities and respond to changing work conditions and priorities.
• Work effectively in outdoor and field environments while supporting the reliable operation of essential water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Serve as service-critical personnel and report to work during inclement weather conditions as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license
• High School Diploma /GED
• 1+ years of experience working in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection systems.
• Grade B NC WTFO Distribution System, or Grade 2 NC AWWA Collection System ("or the ability to obtain within xxxx)