Utility Systems Crew Leader; B274130-1 Transmission & Distribution

Leads assigned crew members and coordinates daily activities. Maintains pumps, motors, and transmissions; performs minor plumbing. Follows preventive maintenance schedules. Locates and repairs broken water main lines, water taps, fire hydrant, and water valves.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Supervises field crew, including recommendation for training and performance evaluations; enacts personnel actions to ensure productivity and that quality standards are maintained.
• Responsible for overseeing the various construction projects, preventive and corrective maintenance of the various conveyance and control mechanisms utilized in the water distribution and sanitary sewer systems.
• Maintains records of various materials used in field operations on a daily basis.
• Ensures maintenance and repairs of all equipment utilized in the daily field operations are scheduled and performed accordingly.
• Oversees the daily field activity and ensures activity is performed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Inspects all mechanical, electrical, and automotive equipment for any signs of water; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs including replacing belts, oil seals and bearings, light bulbs, blown fuses, small electrical motors, electrical outlets, etc.
• Reports all failures to the immediate supervisor.
• Lubricates all mechanical and automotive equipment, pumps, motors, gear boxes, etc; checks and changes oil at routine intervals.
• Keeps records of all equipment serviced and replaced; maintains parts inventory; orders parts and supplies.
• Repairs other equipment such as water pumps, televising equipment, chemical feeders, plumbing, etc.
• Carries out the City's Customer Service Plan.
• Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors, and other business contacts.
• Respond to emergency andafter hour calls.
• Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of job-specific tools and equipment
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation

• Skill in the operation of valve exercise machines.
• Skill in organization and time management
• Skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment,…