Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader

Overview

The City of Pomona invites qualified candidates to apply for the Stormwater Maintenance Crew Leader position in the Water Resources Department. This key role leads, oversees, and participates in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of the City’s stormwater infrastructure, including catch basins, channels, culverts, storm drains, and detention/retention facilities. The Crew Leader guides field staff in performing debris removal, pollutant capture, facility cleaning, and preventive maintenance;

supports stormwater compliance activities; and ensures accurate data collection and entry into the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS). Under direction, the incumbent coordinates daily assignments, performs complex fieldwork, and ensures tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with environmental quality standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable and experienced public works professional who excels in field operations, stormwater system maintenance, and environmental compliance. They are a hands-on leader who can coordinate teams, guide daily assignments, and provide technical direction in the inspection and upkeep of stormwater structures and equipment. With a strong understanding of safety practices, confined space entry procedures, equipment operation, and stormwater regulations, they model accountability and ensure high-quality work across all tasks.

The ideal Crew Leader communicates clearly, maintains accurate documentation, uses sound judgment in the field, and values teamwork in support of clean waterways and resilient City infrastructure.

The City of Pomona offers an opportunity to play a meaningful role in safeguarding public health, protecting natural resources, and maintaining critical stormwater infrastructure. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in environmental stewardship and contributing to a cleaner, safer community. As part of the team, you’ll help the City comply with stormwater regulations, support sustainable water practices, and ensure our stormwater systems function effectively during all weather conditions.

This position includes an excellent benefits package featuring a 4/10 work schedule with Fridays off and medical, dental, and vision coverage. Employees participate in CalPERS, may join a deferred compensation plan, and have access to tuition reimbursement and a medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

This position also provides a path for professional growth and long-term stability. The City of Pomona maintains a competitive compensation structure, including a 5% scheduled salary increase on October 1, 2026. Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in maintenance, repair, and installation of stormwater or similar facilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within six (6) months of employment, a valid Recycled Water Site Supervisor Certificate issued by Los Angeles County Sanitation District of Los Angeles, to be maintained throughout employment.
• Possession of, or successful acquisition within 12 months of employment, valid Confined Space, First Aid, CPR, and Hazwoper certificates, to be maintained throughout employment.

Physical Demands

Must possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; possible entry into confined spaces and the use of confined entry equipment, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction…