Principal Labor Crew Chief

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Labor Crew Chief leads a repair and maintenance crew in the Operations and Maintenance section of the Chesterfield County Department of Utilities. The crew includes a heavy equipment operator and utility workers. The position oversees maintenance and repair of the county’s underground water distribution system, supports department goals, and ensures compliance with county and OSHA safety rules for General Industry and Construction. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided by the county. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work continues through inclement weather. The role frequently requires work outside regular hours in response to emergencies, including weekends and holidays. Overtime beyond 40 hours per week is frequent and required, and shifts may exceed eight hours. Weekend and holiday coverage follows a rotating on-call schedule, with four crews and an expected on-call rotation once every four weeks. On-call and overtime compensation are provided under the stated arrangements and applicable guidelines. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude, verbal communication skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to develop positive working relationships. This is a uniform-required, federally regulated DOT position subject to random drug and alcohol testing. Medical marijuana use is prohibited. Pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification are required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in water distribution system operation and maintenance or a related field, plus two years of leadership or supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of general maintenance and construction practices related to water distribution systems.
Good communication and customer relations skills.
Ability to perform maintenance tasks using hand tools such as shovels, picks, tampers, and pavement breakers.
Ability to perform heavy lifting.
Maintain personal mobile technology as a condition of employment.
Current valid driver’s license and a good driving record. The record must not show six or more demerit points in the 24 months before the anticipated hire date or one major violation worth six demerit points in the preceding 36 months.
Out-of-state driving records, if applicable, must be obtained by the applicant and presented at the interview; records must show at least three years of history and be dated within 30 days of the interview.
Class A CDL required. If the employee does not have one at hire, the county provides required training and testing during business hours.
Self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude, good verbal communication skills, teamwork skills, and the ability to develop positive working relationships.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing as a federally regulated DOT position; medical marijuana use is prohibited.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing, an FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification.

Nice To Haves

Some computer skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise a repair and maintenance crew, including a heavy equipment operator and utility workers.
Oversee repair and maintenance of the county’s underground water distribution system.
Supervise repairs to county systems.
Complete work orders related to work performed.
Ensure proper safety guidelines are followed.
Conduct annual employee reviews.
Supervise and assist the crew with repairing, replacing, and installing water service lines measuring ¾ inch to 2 inches.
Supervise and assist the crew with repairing, replacing, and installing water mains up to 48 inches.
Supervise and assist the crew with repairing, replacing, and installing fire hydrants, in-line valves, blow-offs, and related appurtenances.
Perform other work as required.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Virginia Retirement System.
Long- and short-term disability.
Paid time off (PTO), including accrual of 7 hours for 24 of 26 pay periods, subject to a maximum carryover limit, with accrued balance rolling over year to year.
An additional 40 hours of PTO granted on the second paycheck.
Option to convert overtime and on-call hours into compensatory time, up to a maximum of 50 hours.
Uniform services provided through a contracted third-party vendor.
Cold-weather gear and required personal protective equipment, including safety footwear and eyewear, provided by the county.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Learning and Performance Center programs.
Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
Compensation for overtime under FLSA guidelines.
Compensation for on-call duty, plus time worked, if any.