Wastewater Collection Crew Leader

$53,282 - $95,380 / year depending on qualifications plus 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. Must be able to work an on-call schedule and respond to after-hours emergencies. May be designated to work during closures, after hours, and during emergencies.

This position is responsible for performing excavation work.

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The James City Service Authority (JCSA) strives to be one of the market leaders in compensation offering competitive starting rates and predictable compensation pathways for its employees.

In addition to annual cost-of-living increases, our step pay plan provides regularly scheduled wage increases throughout the course of a career. * Candidates with minimum experience and qualifications may be hired into the first step of a pay grade. If hired at the entry level, the JCSA pay plan is structured to provide:

• 5.0% step increases annually for the first four years of service.
• 1.5% step increases annually, thereafter.

Click here to learn more about our compensation philosophy and view our step pay plan.

•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.

•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 (automatic transmission vehicle) with combination endorsements of airbrakes and tanker, and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria. Unrestricted commercial driver’s license to drive manual transmission vehicles a plus.
•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.

Click here ​for full job description. Accepting applications until position is filled. Cover letters and resumes may also be attached, but a fully completed application is required for your application to be considered.

James City Service Authority is dedicated to building a diverse workforce and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you need assistance with completing the employment application, please contact the HR Department at 757-259-5457 or email hrjcsa@jcsava.gov.

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