Wastewater Crew Leader in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources
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City of Chesapeake Human Resources
Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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Working Title of Vacant PositionWastewater Crew Leader
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 3
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR COLL
Requisition Number: 2026353
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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
Job Description:
*This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#CrewLeader
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Open Date: 07/29/2026
Job Close Date: 08/12/2026
Open Until Filled: 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
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 3
Department: PUBLIC UTILITIES
Division: PUB UTIL M&O WSTWTR COLL
Requisition Number: 2026353
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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary:
$55, 854 – $83,083 annually
*Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
*Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Job Description:
Are you a detailed-oriented leader who is mechanically inclined, with a passion for developing people and driving excellence? We are looking for an organized, motivated and inspiring leader who inspires others to grow. If this is you, then, we want you to join our TEAM! The Maintenance and Operations Division of Chesapeake Public Utilities has an opening for Crew Leader.
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
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:
This position is located at 906 Executive Blvd, Chesapeake, VA.
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
*This position requires a Class A CDL upon hire and a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
#CrewLeader
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 Driving Standards. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required. 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.
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 Driving Standards. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required. 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:
- Great communication and collaboration skills
- Supervisory experience
- 2 years’ experience in underground utility construction and pipe work
- Familiarity with basic data entry relating to work order systems
Job Open Date: 07/29/2026
Job Close Date: 08/12/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please specify whether employment was part time or full time for each job listed on your application and resume. Please ensure that all sections of the application are completed in full, as submission of a resume is optional for this recruitment.
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
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.
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Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, United States
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