Distribution and Collections Crew Leader - Water Operations

Performs responsible skilled work as a crew leader in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems to ensure safe and efficient operation of public utilities providing water and sewer services to citizens.

An employee in this class supervises, coordinates and participates in the work of a field crew responsible for performing skilled technical and manual work in the inspection, operation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system lines, valves, hydrants, manholes, and related infrastructure. The employee serves as a field crew leader overseeing and participating in the daily work of staff.

Supervisory work involves assisting with the training of new crew members, assigning work and daily tasks, providing assistance and technical guidance to staff on worksites; operating heavy equipment for projects; and ensuring safety compliance and adherence to policies and procedures.

Work involves supervising and participating in the installation, repair, and replacement of water mains, services lines, valves, hydrants and meters; overseeing the inspection and cleaning of sewer lines, manholes, and service laterals; locating and repairing water line leaks, operating jet vac equipment to clear blockages; excavating and back filling trenches and repair sites; making water and sewer taps; locating and marking underground water and sewer lines;

performing vegetation control around manholes and hydrants; and responding to after-hours emergencies. Work requires the operation of power tools including jackhammers, cut off saws, and pipe cutters as well as some heavy construction equipment such as a back hoe, track hoe, tractors, and loaders around utility lines, traffic, and in tight spaces.

Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.

Employees are also subject to on-call and call-back work. Work is performed under regular supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

• Serves as a field crew leader in the Water Operations division; oversees and participates in the installation, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, replacement and repair of water and sewer service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, manholes and other related structures.
• Receives, reviews and prioritizes work assignments and work orders; provides on-site direction to crew members; inspects work in progress and upon completion to ensure work quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to standard operating procedures and safety regulations.
• Provides on-the-job training to staff regarding standard work procedures and equipment operation; orients new crew members to the department and position; oversees crew daily work performance; provides input to supervisors regarding employee performance.
• Supervises and participates in the investigation of complaints regarding leaking meters, water leaks, or high consumption and determines problems; locates and repairs water leaks or breaks in water mains and service lines; replaces water lines and meters.
• Installs hydrants, water meters, valves, clamps, and related pipeline apparatus; sets meter boxes; repairs and replaces hydrants.
• Oversees and participates in cleaning and repairing sewer mains, laterals, and manholes; clears blockages using jet/vacuum trucks and rodding equipment; assists with CCTV inspections to identify infiltration/inflow and pipe defects.
• Assists with making water and sewer lines taps and service connections for new services; disconnects water service in response to moving customers and/or delinquent utility payments.
• Implements and oversees preventive maintenance programs on water and sewer system including manhole cleaning, root control, and clearing service laterals.
• Conducts daily briefings and safety meetings to communicate assignments, discuss hazards, and review procedures.
• Participates in hydrant and valve exercising, hydrant flushing, manhole inspections, infrastructure maintenance, and other maintenance programs.
• Receives and completes various activities as required by work orders; completes daily work logs and turns in with work orders completed; prepares other records of work activities.
• Operates a variety of heavy and light equipment, hand tools, and power tools to excavate, backfill, and inspect utility infrastructure including backhoe, dump truck, excavator, mowers, compactor, concrete saw, pumps, generators, tampers, tapping machines, pipe cutter shovels,…