Team Leader: Sewer Operations (80 -100%)

15 September 2026
80 – 100%
Permanent position
Winterthur

Job summary

Join our team at the Tiefbauamt managing a 330 km drainage network. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with great benefits!

Tasks

Plan and coordinate daily operations and resource allocation.
Organize maintenance and operational tasks in the drainage network.
Lead staff and ensure efficient channel operations.

Skills

Technical education and years of experience in operations management required.
Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.
Effective communication and problem-solving abilities needed.

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About the job

The Drainage Department of the Civil Engineering Office ensures the trouble-free operation of the public drainage network, which is over 330 km long and includes more than 70 special structures such as retention basins, stormwater overflows, and pumping stations. It also manages the drainage of 500 municipal properties.

For our Sewer Operations division, we are seeking a technically skilled and highly organised individual with leadership experience. Together with the team, you will ensure reliable operations and actively contribute to the further development of sewer operations.

Your Responsibilities

Planning and coordinating daily work assignments as well as the optimal deployment of staff, vehicles, equipment, and materials
Organising and supervising maintenance and operational work within the sewer network
Personnel and operational management of employees, ensuring reliable and efficient sewer operations
Responsibility for selected operational topics such as occupational safety, on-call duty, and technical control systems
Handling enquiries and complaints, assisting with disruptions and emergencies, maintaining operational data in GIS, processing TV inspection data, and other specialised systems

Your Profile

Completed technical or craft apprenticeship at EFZ level, supplemented by specialised or commercial further training
Several years of professional experience in a technical operation and a good understanding of operational processes and technical installations
Leadership experience as well as experience in work planning, scheduling, and coordination
Good IT user skills and interest in technical specialised systems and control systems
Independent, reliable, and solution-oriented working style with strong organisational and sense of responsibility
Communicative, team-oriented personality with flexibility and resilience, even during disruptions and emergencies

What We Offer

At least 5 weeks’ holiday with the option to purchase additional days off for full-time positions
Diverse internal training courses
Loyalty bonus in the form of paid leave
Fair, transparent salary system
Further benefits can be found on our website.

Contact

Your questions about the position will be gladly answered by Reto Strehler, Head of Sewer Operations, from 21 September 2026, +41 52 267 53 65.
Learn more? https://stadt.winterthur.ch/

We look forward to receiving your online application.