Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief (Storm Water)
Salary
$52,187.20 - $77,376.00 Annually
Location
1801 Commerce Road, VA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
35M00000830
Department
Public Utilities
Opening Date
07/08/2026
Closing Date
7/22/2026 1:40 PM Eastern
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Description
The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief. The selected incumbent will be responsible for leading a crew of (2) to (8) employee's daily to complete assigned citizens request from the supervisor. The position requires the Crew Chief to operate heavy equipment such as backhoe, gradall, bobcat, front end loader, skid steer, track hoe, ditch master, excavator, Vactor Truck and operating Commercial Vehicles and trailers over 10,000lbs at time. Additionally, the Maintenance and Operations Crew Chief wtrain and develop equipment operators, maintenance workers, and maintenance specialists (masons) with on the job training.
Duties include but are not limited to
Lead 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, material used and work accomplished. Enter data in customer relation management computer system
Operate heavy equipment and commercial vehicles as needed to support the crew.
Train employees on heavy equipment operations and ensure employees are working safely onsite.
Complete daily safety briefings onsite and inspect work zone onsite for changes and make necessary corrections.
Ensure that confined space entry procedures are followed and trenching and shoring procedures are followed onsite.
Using hand tools, chainsaw, weed eater, zero turn mower, pesticide application, haul materials to landfill
Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.
Knowledge (some combination of the following):
Skills (some combination of the following):
Abilities (some combination of the following):
Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; 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: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly stand, walk, push, pull, finger, talk, see, hear and use repetitive motion; frequently feel, grasp, frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@rva.gov.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?
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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?
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Which best describes your highest level of education?
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Please select the type of Commercial Driver's License you possess:
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Are you available to work overtime and/or on-call work hours?
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How many years of experience do you have repairing underground utilities as equipment operator?
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Check all the boxes that you have experience operating the following? (Check all that apply)
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Do you have (N) Tanker endorsement on your CDL License?
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How many years of experience do you have leading a construction or maintenance crew onsite?
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What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office?
Required Question
Employer City of Richmond
Address 900 East Broad Street
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Richmond, Virginia, 23219
Phone (804) 646-5660
804-646-5660
Website https://www.rva.gov/