Waste Water - Crew Leader

Supervises the Water/Wastewater crew by performing the following duties

• Supervises 1-4 individuals on the water/wastewater crew out in the field to ensure all work tasks and objectives are completed as planned and required.
• Performs work in the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater collections and distribution with a high level of responsibility.
• Has a working knowledge of the City of Lancaster's water/wastewater system.
• Logs work orders, water bypasses, leaks, and main breaks.
• Oversees and assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water/wastewater mains or services.
• Resolves customer complaints due to water leaks or sewage stoppages.
• Trains employees in the proper operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of the water and wastewater systems.
• Helps locate water and sewer lines for other utilities.
• Enters confined spaces using gas measuring systems.
• Performs some administrative work in connection with processing records on pump age, inventory control, and daily records.
• Works in collaboration with Foreman, keeping the Foreman informed as various work tasks and situations arise.
• Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
• Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.

Directly supervises employees in the Water/Wastewater. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED.)

Valid Class B (CDL) Driver's License
Class C Water License
Class II Wastewater Collection License
Confined Space Attendant Certification

If you do not currently hold the above certifications, licenses or registration, they must be obtain within one (1) year of your employment date.

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

01
Do you currently hold a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• Class C Water License
• Class II Wastewater Collection License
• Confined Space Attendant Certification
• None of the above

03
How many years of experience do you have supervising field crews in water or wastewater utility operations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1–3 years
• 3–5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Which of the following equipment are you proficient in operating? (Select all that apply)

• Backhoe
• Dump truck
• Jack hammer
• Air compressor
• Trash pump
• Valve operator (e.g., HURCO)
• Concrete mixer
• None of the above

05
How comfortable are you responding to after-hours emergency callouts as part of a rotating on-call schedule?

• Very comfortable – I have done this regularly in the past
• Somewhat comfortable – I have limited experience but am willing
• Uncomfortable – I have not done this before and may need training
• Not comfortable – I am not willing to be on-call
• Required Question