Drainage Maintenance Supervisor - Equipment & Crew Lead

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Portsmouth is seeking a supervisor for drainage maintenance responsible for directing a crew and ensuring quality work. Duties include assigning tasks, inspecting results, and enforcing safety practices across ditch and drainage projects.

The role also involves equipment maintenance, responding to flooding concerns, and coordinating snow removal while managing resources and staff development. A background in drainage systems and supervision is required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or the equivalent.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible drainage maintenance experience.
• 3-5 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crew of Laborers and Equipment Operators in ditch and drainage maintenance.
• Inspects work, assigns vehicles, and ensures safety measures are followed.
• Maintains and inspects equipment; reports malfunctions.
• Travels within the city to identify potential flooding and drainage issues.
• Oversees snow removal operations and monitors expenditures and staff development.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Drainage maintenance knowledge

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Portsmouth is seeking a supervisor for drainage maintenance responsible for directing a crew and ensuring quality work. Duties include assigning tasks, inspecting results, and enforcing safety practices across ditch and drainage projects.

The role also involves equipment maintenance, responding to flooding concerns, and coordinating snow removal while managing resources and staff development. A background in drainage systems and supervision is required.