Public Works
Crew Leader - Sanitary Sewer
City of Falls Church · Falls Church, Virginia
$65,000 - $80,000Full-time · Posted about 1 month ago
About this role
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Crew Leader provides supervision to a group of Laborers and/or Equipment Operators engaged in general maintenance and repair work. This role is within the Department of Public Works, which serves as a community partner in shaping a livable, green, and prospering City of Falls Church by planning, building, operating, and maintaining transportation systems and infrastructure.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance with plans, specifications, policies, and regulations
- Supervise daily operation of sewer maintenance crews and sewer cleaning equipment
- Review sewer system maps and make corrections as necessary
- Inspect various jobs in progress and make recommendations for changes in practices
- Investigate and respond to citizen complaints
- Prepare bills of materials, estimates, and other written reports
- Verify contractor invoices and reports
- Promote on-the-job safety and training for employees
- Write daily and weekly work reports
- Apply knowledge in CCTV operations
- Perform related work as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Three years of experience as a Supervisor or Equipment Operator, or an equivalent combination of experience and training
- Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the state of residence
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Emergency Designation: Required to perform crucial duties in emergency situations (e.g., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, communications), even when the government is closed.
- Must be available to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Subject to 24-hour a day call-in and must provide a reachable telephone number to the employing agency.
- Must submit a copy of a driving record obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles with the application.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Applications received prior to the July 15, 2026 deadline will receive priority consideration (position is also noted as open until filled).
- Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities will be made on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO APPLY
- Complete the application on ExactHire at www.fallschurchva.gov/jobs
- Submit a copy of your Department of Motor Vehicles driving record with your application
- For questions, contact the City of Falls Church Human Resources at 300 Park Ave., Suite 200W, Falls Church, VA 22046 or email hrteam@fallschurchva.gov
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
- Status: Full-Time, Onsite
- Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, plus overtime emergency hours as required
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, pension plan, deferred compensation plan, flexible spending account, long-term disability insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, free parking, and credit union membership
- Workplace Commitment: Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace free from harassment and discrimination; all City facilities are smoke-free
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