Stage Crew Chief
City of Norfolk
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Crew Leader I - Pump Stations
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$46,794.34 - $62,595.60
per year
Type
Full Time
More Other jobs →Closes
January 20, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading a team of workers to build, fix, and maintain the city's wastewater pipes and systems, while also handling complaints and preparing reports on the work done.
It's a hands-on role that requires supervising others, ensuring safety, and performing physical tasks in various conditions.
A good fit would be someone with experience leading maintenance teams, who is reliable, physically capable, and comfortable with emergency or on-call duties.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of supervisory experience in maintenance (highly preferred)
- Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
- Ability to lead and instruct a crew on wastewater system installation, repair, cleaning, and maintenance
- Knowledge of safety standards and ability to enforce them
- Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs., climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and stand for long periods
- Experience operating standard transmission vehicles and transporting crew
Full Job Description
The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Crew Leader I in our Wastewater Division. This person will be responsible for leading a crew of maintenance workers, equipment operators, and other employees participating in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater system. The Crew leader I will also investigate and resolve complaints, and generate the necessary maintenance reports for efficiency planning.
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Directs and leads a crew involved in the installation, repair, cleaning and maintenance of the wastewater collection system which includes manholes, gravity mains, and force mains.
Maintains time, equipment and materials used to prepare reports Instructs crew on proper safety standards and work expectations Transports crew to work sites Climbs ladders and stairs; bends, pushes, pulls, stoops, and lifts up to 75 lbs.; stands for extended periods of time; confined space entry also required Requires the ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle Valid driver's license required Qualifications Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational or technical processes.
Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Two years supervisory experience in a maintenance role highly preferred.
Additional Information Valid Driver's License required Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License is required.Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.; standby duty rotation requiredWork Location: Combined Operations Center: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., NorfolkThis position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.***This position is designated as an 'Essential' position which means you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.***
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