What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Crew Leader
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
2
Department
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division
PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR COLL
Requisition Number
2025003
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
R - Routine
Pay Grade
GE09
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$48,405 minimum starting salary
[Starting salary rate may be higher depending on qualifications and experience]
[Starting salary rate may be higher depending on qualifications and experience]
Job Description
Are you a crew leader who is mechanically inclined and great at inspiring employees to improve their skills? Then, we want you to join our TEAM! The Maintenance and Operations Division of Chesapeake Public Utilities has an opening for Crew Leader.
The Crew Leader position is responsible for crews of 2-6 people, training, skill development and safety compliance.
The Crew Leader position’s main activity is the repair and maintenance of Chesapeake’s Wastewater collections system infrastructure and completing pipe work with other agencies as directed.
Other duties of Crew Leader include:
The Crew Leader position is responsible for crews of 2-6 people, training, skill development and safety compliance.
The Crew Leader position’s main activity is the repair and maintenance of Chesapeake’s Wastewater collections system infrastructure and completing pipe work with other agencies as directed.
Other duties of Crew Leader include:
- Maintaining and operating sanitary sewer valves, air vents, and auto-bleeds; adjust castings; replace ball-valves and lids; and the repair of other sewer and pump-station infrastructure as assigned.
- The Crew Leader coordinates with the GIS technician to document city sewer assets.
- The Crew Leader operates and directs the use of a variety of manual and portable equipment as well as heavy equipment including pick-up trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, vacuum trucks, crane trucks, and a variety of portable and bench mounted power tools. Accountable for maintaining the required tool inventory on their assigned work vehicle.
- Administrative responsibilities for the Crew Leader will include the development and execution of a valve maintenance schedule; monitor and review work assignments and secure resources required such as labor, materials, tools, and equipment to complete work assignments. Completing various logs, timecards, and monthly reports. Assist with budgets and inventory as instructed. Perform basic office tasks and basic computer skills.
Perform other duties as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma, GED/HSE or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire. Special skills or equipment certification may also be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Requires high school diploma, GED/HSE or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of one year of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire. Special skills or equipment certification may also be required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Supervisory experience
- 2 years’ experience in underground utility construction and pipe work
- Familiarity with basic data entry relating to work order systems.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/10/2025
Job Close Date
01/22/2025
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces.
This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANA
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting 50 - 100 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crouching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Balancing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Basic hand tools and portable electric tools
Trailer mounted equipment
Heavy equipment
Computer and basic office equipment such as phone and copier, etc.
Trailer mounted equipment
Heavy equipment
Computer and basic office equipment such as phone and copier, etc.
Protective Equipment Required
Basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hard Hat
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Traffic Vest and Cover (Pants)
Safety Glasses
Hard Hat
Gloves
Steel Toe Boots
Traffic Vest and Cover (Pants)
Safety Glasses
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
M = Several Times Per Month
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
N = Never
If Other, Description
Even though Chemical, Electrical, Fire, Explosive, and Communicable Diseases are listed as Never due to restrictions of the computer program - it is more accurate to say they are Seldom and Rarely encountered.
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
D = Daily
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
W = Several Times Per Week
Fumes and Odors
S = Seasonally
Wetness/Humidity
S = Seasonally
Darkness or Poor Lighting
M = Several Times Per Month
Primary Work Location
Outdoors
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Yes
Valves can be operated by other team member in support of a construction task or to prevent a wastewater spill.
Valves can be operated by other team member in support of a construction task or to prevent a wastewater spill.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $48,405
