Wastewater Collection Crew Leader

$48,903 / year or higher DOQ + Full-Time County Benefits.

The James City Service Authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work overseeing the activities of an underground utility crew during their operations; plans, guides and performs work for the installation, maintenance and repair of JCSA’s wastewater collection system.

 Responsibilities:

• Oversees work of crew members during their operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination of logistics, and the overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel.
• Troubleshoots operational problems; performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of wastewater collection system.
• Inspects work sites to determine materials and equipment needed and proper specifications to follow.
• Promotes and ensures proper crew member training and compliance with departmental safety procedures and JCSA standards and specifications.
• Serves as a ‘competent person’ as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in directing all excavation operations, and as entry supervisor during confined space entry activities.
• Conducts various inspections, detects problem areas and initiates corrective actions; verifies geographical locations using the GPS/GIS systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 Requirements:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; considerable experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems; job planning, materials selection and coordination of logistics involved for all operations related to underground infrastructure repair and installation.
• Must possess a valid Virginia Class A Commercial driver’s license with combination endorsements of airbrakes and tanker, and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria.
• Knowledge of the occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section, system hazards, toxic gases, entering and leaving confined spaces, trenching, etc.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service including setting and meeting quality standards for services and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Skill in use of computer software, especially Microsoft Office Suite; the operation of heavy equipment including excavator, backhoe, front loader, dump truck and combination vehicles.
• Ability to prepare reports, records and to interpret materials and equipment specifications; must have the ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection devices.

 Accepting applications until 11:59PM EST on March 15, 2024. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required in order for your application to be considered.

Only online applications to our website will be considered. To apply, please visit the James City County Career Center at https://jobs.jcsava.gov.