Crew Supervisor - Public Utilities

<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><img alt="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!" class="fr-fic fr-dii" src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/1543/jobpostings/image/LOGO%20%20JPG.jpg" style="height: 75.0px;width: 255.0px;" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></strong></div><br><strong><span contenteditable="false" draggable="true" class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvi fr-draggable"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HfGtLbfd4OY??feature=share&wmode=opaque&rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><br></strong><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Are you looking for a full-time leadership opportunity that allows you to use your skills and knowledge in maintenance, construction, or utility work? If so, apply to the City of Harrisonburg Public Utilities Department's Crew Supervisor position!</strong><br><br>The Crew Supervisor in Public Utilities is a full-time position with benefits and a preferred hiring range of $26.15 - $28.76 per hour (equivalent to $54,392 - $59,820 annually); however, an exact salary will be dependent upon <span style="color: inherit;font-style: normal;text-indent: 0.0px;">the selected candidate's qualifications/experience and in compliance with City policy.</span> 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).<br><div style="text-align: left;"><br>As a Crew Supervisor, you'll:</div><ul><li>Lead a three-person or two-person crew in the outdoor environment with the use of general, specialized, and construction equipment in maintaining water and sewer assets and services;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Supervise employees and participate in predictive/preventive maintenance and the repair of water and sewer assets;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Lead employees and be responsible for moving from concept to detailed and efficient resolution of issues;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Organize and execute construction of water and sewer pipe/appurtenances from blueprints to final product;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Engage in various activities of the utility customer service agenda;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Supervise and participate in off-hours first response (standby) team assignments;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Perform manual and computerized administrative functions to plan or document work performance records, materials requisitions, costing summaries, and employee functions;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Perform as a daily mentor, trainer, and instructor for growth of subordinate employees in areas of teamwork and performance;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Operate a City vehicle in the performance of job duties;</li><li style="text-align: left;">Performs related tasks as required.</li></ul></div></div>A list of the ideal candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is available in the <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Crew Supervisor class specification</a>.<ul><li>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.</li><li>Valid driver's license required. Commercial Driver's License required within six (6) months of hire date.</li><li>VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Certification required within twelve (12) months of hire date.</li><li>Availability to be on call for off-hours emergency response and participate in a rotating, non-working hours stand-by program.</li><li><a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harrisonburg/classspecs/1012519?keywords=5808&pagetype=classSpecifications" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">Click here to view the physical requirements of this position.</a></li></ul><div>The successful applicant for this position will be subject to the following screenings and must receive satisfactory results:</div><ul><li>DMV record check;</li><li>Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) drug screen;</li><li>FMCSA Clearinghouse Query;</li><li>Job-specific physical; and</li><li>Criminal background check.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 10px; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" data-pasted="true"><strong style=" font-weight: 700; font-style: inherit;">To Apply: </strong><span style=" font-style: inherit;">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 05/06/2026)</span></p><div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0px; text-align: center;"><strong data-pasted="true" style=" font-weight: 700; color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;">The City provides an excellent benefits package including health insurance, retirement (VRS & MissionSquare), life insurance, paid leave and 15.5 holidays.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status.<br><br>The City of Harrisonburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong></div>

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