Utilities Crew Leader

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of City water distribution systems, water meters and/or backflow devices, and City sanitary sewer and storm drainage collection systems; acts as a leader worker to small crews; and performs related work as required.

• Performs all duties associated with water/wastewater distributions/collections, including installing, connecting, relocating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, televising, repairing, and replacing sewer mains, laterals, valves, manholes, hydrants, meters, catch basins, drain inlets, pumps, and other sewer and storm related equipment; cutting and fitting pipes; digging, widening, and back filling trenches and other excavations.
• Provides direct supervision of workers including input into the performance evaluations of workers, transfers, discipline, and terminations.
• Operates equipment such as air compressors and jackhammers; and motor vehicles such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, combination vacuum hydro-flushers, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment.
• Provides training to others on the safe operation of equipment and in safe working methods to conform with applicable regulatory standards and City standards.
• Responsible for the safety and operation of equipment and tools used at work sites as required.
• Orders supplies and materials, places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites, and operates and maintains hand and power tools, and directs workers in completion of assigned tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations and generators.
• Shovels, rakes and spreads dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public.
• May, under direction, estimate materials and determine tools, equipment and labor needed for jobs assigned.
• Must be available 24 hours a day by phone and subject to after hours call outs
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

High school graduate or equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems, or mechanical/hydromechanical systems; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL license and/or obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in water distribution with the ability to obtain a Class
• Distribution within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have ability to obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection license or obtain license within two (2) years.