Utility Crew Leader

The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water and sanitary sewer services to Virginia Beach residents.  Become a part of our dedicated workforce who provide these essential services.  We are currently hiring for a Utility Crew Leader position within our Water Distribution team.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES, OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE: Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, standby and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. This position may require incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

In addition to the listed minimum requirements below, the ideal candidate for this position will have experience in areas listed in the PREFERENCES section of this ad.  

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Directs a crew of at least 3 subordinates in the technical maintenance and repair of various water distribution system infrastructure including water mains, service lines, hydrants, and valves
• Ensure crew follows Federal safety and environmental regulations and standard operating procedures
• Diagnose complex and routine utility problems and ensures the proper repair techniques, tools, equipment, and materials are available to complete the repairs safely and efficiently
• Completes required paperwork and prepare written documentation of work activities, incident reports, regulatory reports, and safety permits/Miss Utility tickets
• Knowledge of computerized work order management system and GIS mapping system
• Respond to and resolve customer inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
• Participate in member training programs and identify needs for staff training
• Schedule crew members to rotationally operate heavy equipment to gain and maintain proficiency on the equipment
• Communicate clearly with the Utility Mechanic Supervisor about any issues that arise
• Provide input to Utility Mechanic Supervisor for performance feedback for crew evaluations
• Operates and performs user maintenance of City licensed vehicles and equipment on a daily basis
• Works in all types of weather conditions as well as nights, weekends, holidays, and standby as needed.  Positions within this class have been designated as Alpha I positions requiring employees to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City’s operation status
• Performs other job duties as determined by the supervisor based on workload and department needs

NOTE: Possession of a Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tank Endorsements is a requirement of employment in this position and is non-negotiable. Class A CDL holders are provided a yearly $4,000 stipend ($153.85 per pay period - every two weeks) added to your salary

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License (CDL).  The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and savings plans. Other key benefits include:

• Maternity/paternity and parental leave (after 1 year of service)
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development

Salary : $4,000