Crew Supervisor - Public Utilities

Salary

$53,310.40 - $58,656.00 Annually

Location

Harrisonburg, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

5808 - (June 2023)

Department

Public Utilities

Opening Date

06/30/2023

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Description

Are you looking for a full-time leadership opportunity that allows you to use your job skills and knowledge in maintenance, construction, or utility work? If so, apply to the City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department's Crew Supervisor position!

The Crew Supervisor in Public Utilities is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $25.63 - $28.20 per hour (equivalent to $53,310 - $58,656 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.* The ideal candidate for this role will perform difficult technical and skilled trades work while supervising the work of a crew engaged in various construction, maintenance, and repair projects for the Department of Public Utilities (water & sewer).

*Please note that the City has recently adopted a new compensation schedule (https://s3.amazonaws.com/tsresources.targetsolutions.com/B7F0D637-FB8F-1054-4A5C-1863706EAF7F.pdf) , and the compensation listed above took effect on June 25, 2023.

As the Crew Supervisor, you'll:

• Typically lead a three-person crew in the outdoor environment with the use of general, specialized, and construction equipment in maintaining water and sewer assets and services;

• Supervise employees and participate in predictive/preventive maintenance and the repair of water and sewer assets;

• Lead employees and be responsible for moving from concept to detailed and efficient resolution of issues;

• Organize and execute construction of water and sewer pipe/appurtenances from blueprints to final product;

• Engage in various activities of the utility customer service agenda;

• Supervise and participate in off-hours first response (standby) team assignments;

• Perform manual and computerized administrative functions to plan or document work performance records, materials requisitions, costing summaries, and employee functions;

• Perform as a daily mentor, trainer, and instructor for growth of subordinate employees in areas of teamwork and performance;

• Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;

• Performs related tasks as required.

A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the Crew Supervisor class specification (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and considerable (3-5 years) experience in maintenance, construction, or utility work including some supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be used to meet this requirement.

• Valid driver's license required. Commercial Driver's License required within six (6) months of hire date.

• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification required within twelve (12) months of hire date.

• Availability to be on call for off-hours emergency response and participate in a rotating, non-working hours stand-by program.

• Click here to view the physical requirements of this position. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications)

The successful applicant for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:

• DMV record check;

• Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug screen;

• FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;

• Job-specific physical; and

• Criminal background check.

Supplemental Information

To Apply: In order to be considered, all candidates must submit a complete City of Harrisonburg online employment application, including previous work experience and education history. This position may close at any time after 10 calendar days. (posted 06/30/2023)

The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and holidays.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health and Vision Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Leave

• 15.5 paid holidays

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Medical and Dependent Care

• Health Savings Account

• Virginia Retirement System

• Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare

• Employee Assistance Program

Additionally, the City is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which may qualify you for student loan forgiveness if you meet the PSLF Program requirements.

01

What is your highest level of education?

• Less than 8th Grade

• Completed 8th Grade

• Attended High School

• High School Graduate

• GED

• Attend College

• College Graduate

• Attended Graduate School

• Master's Degree

• Graduate study beyond Master's

• Ph.D. or professional degree

  02

  How many years of experience do you have in maintenance, construction, or utility work?

• I do not have any experience.

• I have some experience but less than 1 year of experience.

• I have at least 1 year but less than 3 years of experience.

• I have at least 3 years but less than 5 years of experience.

• I have 5 or more years of experience.

  03

  Do you have any supervisory experience in the field(s) of maintenance, construction, or utility work?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which of the following driver's license do you possess?

• No Valid Driver's License

• Valid Driver's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's Learner's License

• Valid Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B)

  05

  Which of the following certifications do you possess?

• Virginia Department of Transportation Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

• Virginia Department of Transportation Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

• Virginia Department of Transportation Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Certification

• None of the above

  06

  Are you available to be on call for off-hours emergency response and participate in a rotating, non-working hours stand-by program?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question

Agency

City of Harrisonburg

Address

409 South Main Street Third Floor Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801

Phone

540.432.8920 540.432.7796

Website

https://www.harrisonburgva.gov/employment