Gas Maintenance Supervisor (Gas Construction Crew Foreman)

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, seeks a qualified Gas Crew Foreman to supervise, inspect, and participate in the maintenance, repair, and construction of gas utility installations. The role ensures safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance, with oversight of a crew and contractors, plus potential recall during emergencies.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining records, coordinating with supervisors, and leading emergency responses, including locating gas

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of experience in gas maintenance, repair, or construction.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience acceptable.
• Overtime/on-call availability may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and inspect gas line repair, maintenance, and construction.
• Assign and adjust work for crew and equipment operators.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Perform or assist with complex maintenance tasks and construction.
• Maintain accurate records of time, materials, and progress; prepare reports.
• Coordinate and inspect contractor work as needed.
• Supervise emergency repair crews and respond to urgent situations.

Skills

Gas utility knowledge

Safety awareness

Reading maps

Report writing

Computer skills

Decision making

Independent work

Construction drawings

Team supervision

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalents: training & experience

Tools

Gas tools

Job description

The anticipated hiring range is $47,490 - $68,224.

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Gas Crew Foreman. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising, inspecting, and actively participating in the maintenance, repair, and construction of gas utility installations. This position ensures that all work is conducted safely, efficiently, and complies with applicable standards and regulations. Work is performed under regular supervision, with oversight over a team of semi-skilled workers, equipment operators, and/or contractors. This role requires availability for recall or extended work hours during natural disasters or emergencies.

• Assign and supervise the work of semi-skilled and skilled workers, as well as equipment operators, in gas line repair, maintenance, restoration, and construction.
• Adjust work assignments based on project requirements and operational needs.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment and tools used by the crew.
• Perform or assist with complex maintenance and construction tasks.
• Operate equipment as necessary.
• Ensure appropriate traffic control measures are implemented at work sites.
• Train, instruct, and evaluate subordinates to maintain workforce competency and compliance.
• Inspect work in progress to ensure conformance with instructions and industry standards.
• Select and requisition necessary equipment and materials for job completion.
• Maintain accurate records of time, materials, and job progress; prepare work reports as needed.
• Communicate job details and requirements with supervisors.
• Coordinate and inspect the work of contractors as needed.
• Supervise emergency repair crews and ensure a prompt response to urgent situations if required.
• Locate gas or water/wastewater lines as required by assignment.
• Implement ongoing safety and training education programs for crew members.
• Perform additional related tasks as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Four years of experience in skilled maintenance, repair, installation, or construction related to gas utility services.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work overtime and respond on an on-call basis when necessary, with a required response time of 45 minutes to the Richmond Gas Works operating territory.
• Must obtain and maintain any certifications required by applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as departmental policies.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance, installation, repair, and construction techniques for gas utilities.
• Strong understanding of occupational hazards and safety precautions in gas line work.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local construction, installation, maintenance, and repair requirements.
• Proficiency in using specialized tools and equipment related to gas utility work.
• Ability to read maps and determine general locations of utility lines.
• Competence in assigning and supervising the work of others effectively.
• Capability to prepare reports and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in using a computer for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
• Strong ability to interpret and understand construction drawings.

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 constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, talk, see, hear, and use substantial repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, lift, feel; and occasionally crawl, push, and pull. The working conditions may include frequent exposure to hazardous physical conditions and hazardous materials; occasional exposure to atmospheric conditions, extreme temperatures, intense noise, travel outside the organization's location, and ...