Sewer Operations Lead - Crew & First Response

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks an intermediate skilled trades professional to support sewer maintenance and first response work. You will oversee crew tasks, operate sewer jets, vac trucks, and camera systems, and ensure safe work zones with proper protective gear.

Strong reporting and CDL may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in construction or maintenance, plus familiarity with tech and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in construction or maintenance.
• Experience writing reports and using computer systems.
• Valid North Carolina Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe work zones and ensure protective equipment is used.
• Operate sewer jets, vac trucks, and camera systems daily.
• Lead and train assigned staff on manual and semi-skilled tasks.
• Respond to sewer-related issues and maintain sewer mains and manholes.
• Complete regulatory reports and document incidents as required.

Skills

Crew leadership

Equipment operation

Safety enforcement

arithmetic calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sewer jets

Vac trucks

Camera systems

Mowing tractors

Job description

City of Winston-Salem, NC seeks an intermediate skilled trades professional to support sewer maintenance and first response work. You will oversee crew tasks, operate sewer jets, vac trucks, and camera systems, and ensure safe work zones with proper protective gear.

Strong reporting and CDL may be required. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED with 3–5 years in construction or maintenance, plus familiarity with tech and safety procedures.