Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief (Storm Water)

About the role

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The selected incumbent will lead a crew of (2) to (8) employees to complete assigned citizen requests from the supervisor. The position requires operating heavy equipment such as backhoe, gradall, bobcat, front end loader, skid steer, track hoe, ditch master, excavator, Vactor Truck, and commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the crew to complete pipe installation, easement cleaning, vegetation removal, storm water basin cleaning, cavitation repairs, asphalt, concrete, and brick restoration.
• Take written measurements onsite of work completed, document material usage, and track work accomplished.
• Operate heavy equipment and commercial vehicles as needed to support the crew.
• Train employees on heavy equipment operations and ensure they work safely.
• Complete daily safety briefings and inspections of the work zone.
• Ensure confined space entry and trenching/shoring procedures are followed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of college or specialized training in area of focus
• Two years of equipment operation/driving experience or maintenance experience in the area related to assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Commercial Driver’s License Class A with (N) Tanker Endorsement
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Certification
• NASSCO Pipeline Assessment Certification
• First-Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicable local codes and ordinances
• Storm water infrastructure and basic drainage
• Material Safety Data Sheets
• Forecasting and planning
• Safety rules and regulations
• Effective oral/written communication
• Operating heavy equipment
• Operating hand tools
• Mathematical calculations
• Computer proficiency including GIS systems
• Operating commercial equipment
• People Management
• Training
• Customer Service
• Documenting
• Making minor repairs on equipment
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills

Environmental Hazards

Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

• Regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear, and use repetitive motion
• Frequently feel, grasp, frequently talk and hear
• Occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel
• Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects

Benefits

The City of Richmond offers the following benefits:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program