Crew Chief

Inframark

$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in stormwater/collections with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Experience with MS4 program is required.
  • Familiarity with the Clean Water Act (CWA), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), and erosion control practices.
  • Strong safety awareness, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

  • Direct stormwater inspections and maintenance of inlets/outfalls and ditches/ponds.
  • Coordinate cleaning procedures, CCTV work, and responses to spills and wet-weather events.
  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures for various operations, overseeing contractor work.
  • Manage budgets, staffing levels, and equipment for wastewater and stormwater operations.
  • Engage municipalities and the public for educational outreach and coordination efforts.
  • Create and track KPI dashboards for inspections, response times, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities in a leadership role within environmental operations.
  • Engagement with local communities and municipalities enhances communication skills.
  • Diverse fieldwork with real-time problem-solving in various weather conditions.
  • Challenging role in a vital area of environmental compliance and public safety.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Leads combined wastewater collections and stormwater operations-ensuring regulatory compliance, asset maintenance, and resilience for wet-weather events.

Key Responsibilities
  • Direct stormwater inspections, inlet/outfall maintenance, ditch/pond mowing, and illicit discharge investigations; maintain MS4 records and annual reports.
  • Coordinate collections cleaning/CCTV, SSO prevention, and wet-weather response; integrate data across systems.
  • Develop SOPs for dewatering, erosion/sediment control, and spill response; oversee contractor performance.
  • Manage budgets, staffing, and equipment (vactors, jetters, mowers, CCTV vans).
  • Engage with municipalities and the public on education and right-of-way coordination.
  • Produce KPI dashboards (MS4 inspections, SSO frequency, response times) and continuous improvement plans.

Qualifications
  • 8+ years in stormwater/collections with 2+ years leadership; MS4 program experience required.
  • Knowledge of CWA, NPDES, erosion control, and BMP maintenance.
  • Strong safety, communication, and stakeholder skills.

Education & Certifications
  • Associate's required; Bachelor's in environmental science/engineering preferred.
  • Stormwater inspector certification (e.g., CESCL/CPESC) preferred; wastewater certification a plus.

Skills & Competencies (CLEAR Values)
  • Collaboration - partners effectively with municipalities, customers, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Leadership - sets clear expectations and coaches safe, high-quality field work.
  • Excellence - maintains accurate, audit-ready records; follows SOPs, permits, and regulations.
  • Accountability - meets response KPIs; owns preventive maintenance and corrective actions.
  • Respect - communicates professionally with the public and team members.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Field-based role with frequent driving, outdoor work in varied weather, and exposure to traffic, confined spaces, biological/chemical hazards, and uneven terrain. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, climb, kneel, and wear required PPE. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

To support a safe and secure workplace, all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of background screening, drug testing, and driving record review where applicable.

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