Water Utilities Crew Leader

Current Title Crew leader

Department Public Works

Division Water/Wastewater

FLSA Non-Exempt

When assigned to Wastewater:
Provides work guidance and field supervision to assigned maintenance crew. Inspects, maintains and repairs all facets of the Wastewater Collection system such as sanitary sewer lines, lateral lines and manholes. Treating lines with a “JET TRUCK” and televising/inspecting pipe with a camera. Must be available for overtime and standby as needed.

• Assists assigned crew in performing all duties, as necessary.
• Coordinate jobsite needs including tools, equipment, parts and fuel.
• Moving of equipment, tools and supplies from truck to jobsite.
• Assist contractors working for the City of Hurst on city infrastructure.
• Respond in a professional manner to all customer complaints.
• Maintain worksite safety including the safety of co-workers and the general public.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Availability to operate in the Standby On-Call Rotation as scheduled.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.
• Adheres to Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way. Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

• Ability to locate, isolate, mark out and call in a main leak unsupervised.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair a water meter leak unsupervised.
• Ability to read water and wastewater infrastructure mapping.
• Ability to operate, load, unload and prep for transport a backhoe.
• Ability to safely and competently operate the Vactor Sewer Truck.
• Ability to assist in the planning of “Job-site” operations including pre-planning, staging and work site safety.
• Thorough water distribution valve operation knowledge.
• Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high degree of productivity.
• Continued ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Must have recent experience in water/wastewater operations, knowledge of water/wastewater best management practices; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience in water/wastewater operations that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have a valid Texas Class A CDL license with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire or promotion. Must have an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
• Must have regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime and respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening

• Class II Collections license issued by the TCEQ is required

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Department must review/adjust physical and working conditions as needed.

While performing the essential functions of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to disagreeable environmental factors, including all temperatures when working outside.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and the job requirements change.