Crew Supervisor - Stormwater Maintenance

City of Harrisonburg•Harrisonburg, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Crew Supervisor in Public Works is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $26.67 - $29.34 per hour (equivalent to $55,473 - $61,027 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy. As the Crew Supervisor in Stormwater Maintenance, you'll lead a field crew responsible for maintaining, repairing, and cleaning the City’s stormwater infrastructure, including best management practices (BMPs), pipes, ditches, culverts, inlets, and outfalls. This hands-on role plans daily work, supervises equipment operation and work zone safety, and performs skilled tasks such as excavation, grading, drainage repairs, vegetation management, and debris removal. The successful candidate will help address drainage and flooding concerns, support stormwater inspections and MS4-related activities, and respond to emergencies and other City needs.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
Extensive (6 or more years) experience in the lead/supervision of stormwater maintenance, public works maintenance, grounds maintenance, construction, equipment operation, concrete work, pipe work, or related work.
Valid Commercial Driver's License Class B.
Possession of the Virginia Registered Technician Pesticide Applicator License from Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS).
Possession of the Virginia Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (Right-of-Way Pest Control) from VDACS or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire.
Possession of a current VDOT Basic Work Zone Safety Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire (or as soon as class schedule permits).
Availability to participate in a rotating, stand-by and/or on-call work program for off-hours emergency response.
Satisfactory results from DMV record check.
Satisfactory results from Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug screen.
Satisfactory results from FMCSA Clearinghouse Query.
Satisfactory results from Job-specific physical.
Satisfactory results from Criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Related vocational or technical training

Responsibilities

Lead a field crew responsible for maintaining, repairing, and cleaning the City’s stormwater infrastructure, including best management practices (BMPs), pipes, ditches, culverts, inlets, and outfalls.
Plan daily work.
Supervise equipment operation and work zone safety.
Perform skilled tasks such as excavation, grading, drainage repairs, vegetation management, and debris removal.
Address drainage and flooding concerns.
Support stormwater inspections and MS4-related activities.
Respond to emergencies and other City needs.