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 Utility Crew Leaderpositions within our Water Distribution team.

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

Possession of a Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tank Endorsements is a requirement of employment in this position. 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 offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include holidays, PTO, maternity/paternity and parental leave, leave donation program, tuition reimbursement, professional development, and more.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.