Water Crew Lead

The Water Crew Leader will work within the Water Division and reports directly to the Utility Superintendent. The water crew leader participates in the technical construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system. Operates and provides instruction in the operation of a variety of light and heavy equipment, hand, and power tools. They will lead and assign department staff on tasks, as necessary.

This position performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the Utility Superintendent and/or Public Works Director.

• Supervises and participates in the technical construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the city’s water distribution system.
• Issues work orders and assignments, equipment, tools, materials and supplies necessary to complete work projects.
• Inspects, directs, and oversees the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Instructs crew members in the placement of traffic warning signs, cones, and barricades.
• Provides on the job training instruction or recommends training to new crew members.
• Cleans work sites and restores landscaping to original condition upon completion of water work projects.
• Oversees and provides direction to contractors on job sites.
• Oversees the detection of buried utility lines when Equipment Operators are digging.
• Monitors the shoring of trenches and confined work spaces,
• Operates light and heavy construction equipment including concrete saws, back hoes, bobcats, and dump trucks as needed,
• Obtains bacteriological water samples monthly.
• Write monthly operating State reports.

• Knowledge of water maintenance, repair, and construction methods and practices.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices.
• Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning and coordinating work site activities.
• Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally.

• Must have a High School diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Minimum TCEQ recognized Class “C” Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator II.
• Ability to read, write, interpret, and follow written or oral instruction, as well as provide written and oral instructions.

• Must complete an Employment Application.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.