Maintenance Crew Chief - Stormwater Division

Maintenance Crew Chief - Stormwater Division

Salary

$52,255.00 Annually

Location

14 Interchange Drive, Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2603221

Department

Stormwater Management

Opening Date

07/08/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

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Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Provides technical guidance as the leader of the designated crew employees.
• Communicates safety rules and procedures to assigned crew members; monitors work to ensure compliance with applicable regulations; ensures that crew members are properly outfitted with safety glasses, gloves, masks, and steel-toed shoes.
• Performs skilled and lead work on medium and heavy equipment; safely operates any type of motorized equipment that excavates, loads, or moves dirt, gravel, or other material to maintain or construct streets, drainage, storm water infrastructure, and other public properties.
• Operates equipment for the disposal, processing, or transportation of waste or other materials.
• Inspects, cleans, and performs routine equipment preventive maintenance; ensures suitable operating condition.
• Assists in planning, coordinating, and scheduling storm water construction, maintenance, and repair, schedules, prioritizes, and assigns daily work orders to crews.
• Inspects job sites for compliance with health, safety, and transportation rules and regulations; ensures safe, efficient work methods and practices; makes changes to work orders to resolve problems; recommends alternative solutions.
• Directs crews to make emergency repairs; coordinates work with other utilities, contractors, City and State inspectors, customers, and any entity that is essential to completion of each assignment.
• Visually examines the site and structures to determine the extent of required remedial action; reports circumstances to superiors and notifies available qualified personnel and organizations.
• Performs emergency service on roads or storm water facilities in conjunction with other departments and agencies; ensures proper placement of barricades and warning signs.
• Maintains city pump station sites.
• Assists the supervisor in training and orientation of less knowledgeable employees by explaining and demonstrating work performed.
• Instructs operators in safety precautions and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED, with one to three years of building, water/sewer, solid waste, streets, grounds, and general construction maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Must possess and maintain a valid state commercial drivers license with an acceptable driving history

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of general maintenance and repair procedures.

Knowledge of maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials.

Knowledge of cemetery maintenance and construction procedures, equipment, and materials.

Skill in the operation of lawn maintenance equipment.

Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.

Skill in the operation of power sweeper, leaf blower, pressure washer, gate equipment, and portable radio.

Skill in oral communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you hold a valid state drivers license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of Water/Waste Water/Stormwater work experience do you have?

03

Describe your experience leading or supervising a crew in construction, stormwater, water/sewer, streets, or related maintenance operations. Please include the size of the crew and the types of projects supervised.

04

This position requires operating and overseeing the use of medium and heavy equipment. What types of equipment have you operated, and how many years of experience do you have using this equipment safely?

05

Describe a time when you had to respond to an emergency repair or urgent maintenance issue. What actions did you take to ensure the work was completed safely and efficiently?

06

Safety is a critical part of this role. What steps do you take to ensure employees follow safety procedures, use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain a safe work environment?

Required Question

Employer City of Savannah

Address 6600 Abercorn Street

Suite 100

Savannah, Georgia, 31405

Phone 912-651-6484

Website http://www.savannahga.gov