Utility Crew Leader

Department:

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Compensation Grade:

G24

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $54,579.20 - $85,051.20
Starting Salary - May be negotiable based on qualifications. *Internal candidates cannot negotiate salary as it will be predetermined if position offer made post-interview

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

Class Summary: Provide supervision and planning of work activities to work crew of at least three (3) subordinate members; perform skilled, complex, routine and emergency repair, operation, and maintenance functions relating to various water distribution system infrastructure including water mains, service lines, hydrants, and valves, in all types of weather conditions; does related work as required. This position is designated as an Alpha I position, which means if hired, you will be required to work during inclement weather, regardless of the City's operational status. Possession of a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is a requirement of this position and is non-negotiable. Candidates not possessing the necessary license at time of application will not be moved forward in the application process.

Representative Work Functions and Responsibilities: Ensure proper Federal safety and environmental regulations, and standard operating procedures are followed by all crew members. Provide supervision of work activities to crew members; and monitor crew member performance and provide input on employee performance feedback reports. Identify need for and provide field training to crew members. Operate and perform user maintenance of City licensed vehicles and equipment to facilitate movement of tools, equipment, and materials to and from job sites. Ensure that proper repair techniques, tools, and/or equipment are utilized for the timely completion of repairs. Diagnose complex and routine utility problems. Keep time, material, equipment, and labor records; and prepare written documentation of work activities, incident reports, regulatory reports, and safety permits. Respond to verbal customer inquiries. Work in confined spaces. Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Candidate Preferences:

Experience with regulatory standards and requirements of a municipal water distribution system. Experience with utility marking standards, laws and excavation requirements. Experience with infrastructure related to a municipal water distribution system and the required maintenance practices to support the infrastructure. Experience in directing routine to complex maintenance tasks with minimal supervision. Experience with equipment hydraulics, pumps, generators, valve operators, utility construction equipment, etc. Experience with computerized work order management system. Experience in deep excavations. Experience with traffic control.

Additional requirements:
• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL Class A with Tanker Endorsement: Yes
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Any equivalent combination of education and experience equivalent to High School or GED plus five (5) years of experience providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as in utility maintenance and operations. Must have a current and valid driver’s license. Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Must be available to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs. Type A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Air Brakes Certification, Tank and Combination Endorsements required in the Water Distribution and Sewer Collection bureaus. Utility Crew Leaders overseeing CCTV equipment and crew(s) may not be required to maintain a CDL. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical. 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. This is an Alpha I position requiring the individual to report for work regardless of the City’s operational condition.

Skills:

Deep Excavations, Excavations, Municipal Water, Order Management Systems (OMS), Utility Construction, Water Distribution, Water Distribution System, Water Mains, Work Supervision

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.