Utility Leader - Water

This posting has been revised to show this recruitment as open until filled.

Final date to receive applications: Applications are reviewed bi-weekly;
Open until filled.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

This is a full journey-level classification. Positions in this classification are distinguished from those in the subordinate classification of Utility Worker by the additional years of experience required, the certification requirements, and the more highly skilled and complex assignments. Incumbents often work independently or supervise a crew in a lead person capacity; however, a Utility Leader may also be required to perform duties similar to those performed by a Utility Worker.

The duties assigned to positions in this classification require that incumbents exercise independent judgment and initiative.

You are: The City of Hayward is looking for a highly motivated Utility Leader - Water in field services to lead a workforce consisting typically of an operator, and two (2) to five (5) utility workers/laborers tasked with the installation and repair of water mains piping and appurtenances. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, be able to perform basic math involving pressures, velocities, basic geometry, weights, volumes and have a strong and proven underground construction background with experience with trenching, plumbing, underground utility locating, rigging and traffic control and the associated safety requirements and best practices.

They must have the ability to do wet taps on pipes up to twelve (12) inches in diameter, proficient at operating heavy equipment. The ideal candidate can make reasonable and proper decisions that he/she will be held accountable for and must have strong ethics and customer service skills, that can impress the same attributes onto his/her crew. The ideal candidate is at a minimum required to possess a D2 distribution cert and have a high school diploma or GED.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Knowledge of:

• Basic mathematics Construction and maintenance materials, methods and terminology.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
• Procedures and safe handling of non-commercial chemicals, sprays and poisons.
• Basic materials, methods, and terminology, including water disinfection processes, used in the installation and maintenance of water lines, mains, and related facilities.
• Operation and use of light and moderately heavy automotive or other power-driven equipment used in the installation, maintenance and repair of water lines.
• Uses, purposes, and maintenance of hand tools.
• The capacity and limitations of personnel and equipment.

Ability to:

• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in water service repair and installation work.
• Operate skillfully a variety of light and moderately heavy mechanical equipment.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Supervise the activities of a small utility crew or work independently without supervision.
• Follow verbal and written directions and work from sketches or drawings; read engineering grades and field print plans pertaining to the water system; read water and sewer maps.
• Perform heavy physical labor for an extended period of time. Work alone or as a member of a team.
• Work with diverse groups of people.
• Keep accurate records of time and work performed,…