Utilities Crew Leader

General Description of Position:

Under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager, the Utilities Crew Leader is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position provides lead direction to a small crew of maintenance personnel engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City utility infrastructure. The Utilities Crew Leader operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to complete assigned tasks and responds to on-call duties as required to support system operations and emergency needs.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

• Represents the City of Van Alstyne in a professional, appropriate manner at all times.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.
• Provide day-to-day functional and technical guidance, assign and supervise work activities, and train new employees;
• Complete daily work orders, service requests, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner;
• Ensure compliance with all established safety practices, regulations, and procedures; promote a safe work environment at all times;
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and prioritizing daily work assignments; review job specifications and explain work methods and requirements at the job site;
• Perform and oversee construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems;
• Call in locates prior to digging. Ensure locates have been completed before work begins.
• Diagnose, locate, and repair water and wastewater line leaks, breaks, blockages, and service interruptions; excavate, expose, and restore utility lines in accordance with Local, State, and Federal specifications;
• Install, repair, or replace faulty fire hydrants and valves;
• Exercise, test, and paint fire hydrants;
• Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, loaders, tapping machines, air compressors, pumps, grinders, sewer machines, wastewater jetting equipment, and line locators;
• Perform water and wastewater taps for new service; install, repair, and replace valves, hydrants, clean-outs, pipes, fittings, and connectors;
• Turn water services on and off; install, remove, replace, adjust, and maintain water meters and meter boxes, including raising or lowering boxes as needed;
• Inspects and flushes water mains to ensure water quality throughout the distribution system;
• Locate underground water and sewer utilities;
• Inspect, clean, construct, and rebuild manholes; repair inverts and address structural or operational deficiencies;
• Operate wastewater jetting equipment and related tools to clear obstructions and restore proper flow within wastewater lines;
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from residents, vendors, contractors and consultants and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve issues;
• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other crews and City departments as needed; must work overtime as required;
• Perform routine inspections on assigned City vehicles and equipment; monitor fluid levels and report the need for major repairs;
• Travels to job sites and to attend meetings, conferences, and training; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Heavy. Exerting force to lift, carry, or drag 50-100 pounds rarely, 25-50 pounds occasionally, or up…