Utilities Crew Leader; Water​/Sewer

Veterans' Preference Applies

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non‑Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e‑cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

This is skilled work in leading crews that are responsible for repairing, inspecting, constructing, and/or maintaining any of the following: gravity mains, manholes, raw water wells, water and sewer network, storm sewers, catch basins, sidewalk repairs and replacements, asphalt and concrete applications, landscape and grounds keeping operations and/or routine maintenance and manual work in the care and upkeep of City facilities.

Work involves monitoring and providing detailed reporting of all work performed. Work is performed under general supervision.

• Lead and instruct staff in installation, repair and preventative maintenance in various assigned activities.
• Prepare routine reports, written work orders and maintain records.
• Accurately relate daily assignment of work and review/discussion of completed jobs to crew(s).
• Assist in training and ensure quality workmanship of the crew(s).
• Coordinate work with other crews to maintain deadlines and safety practices.
• May perform heavy manual functions, if required.
• May set up and operate laser and sight alignment and leveling tools, if required.
• May operate a mower, backhoe, end load, box‑blade truck or large dump truck, if required.
• Perform semi‑skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, air conditioning work, safety inspections as assigned.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal clean‑up activities as assigned.
• Open facilities to set up chairs and tables for activities as assigned.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City‑wide basis.

• High School graduation or acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Three (3) years of professional, verifiable experience in work specified in the General Purpose and Description.
• Previous crew leader, foreman or supervisor experience preferred.

• Must have a Florida Driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Workers in the Utility Maintenance Divisions must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License. Workers in other divisions must obtain a valid Florida Class B CDL with air brakes and tanker endorsements within six months of hire.
• Water/Sewer Network Divisions require a Water Distribution Operator III License or higher issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Knowledge of landscape and turf or water and sewer preventative maintenance, occupational hazards, standard safety precautions, clear written reports, record‑keeping, heavy manual labor under adverse weather, supervising crews, and skill in safe use, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, trucks, pumps and equipment.

Employees with CDLs who perform safety‑sensitive activities may be subject to drug and alcohol testing.

Abilities expected of all employees include responding to supervision, maintaining a professional appearance, arriving promptly, notifying supervisor of absences, adhering to time‑off policies, interacting politely and respectfully with the public and colleagues, operating equipment per manufacturer specifications, and demonstrating cultural respect.

Comparable combination of education, training and experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Employee must frequently sit and talk or hear, use hands to handle objects, occasionally operate equipment, walk, stand, bend, stoop, drive, taste and smell. Must occasionally lift up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities include close vision and focus adjustment. Work inside and outside in various weather conditions, fumes, gases, chemicals, solvents, on slippery and uneven surfaces.

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job‑related tests may be required. Requirements may change.