Water Utilities Crew Leader - Water Line Replacement

Crew Lead – Water System Maintenance

The City of McKinney seeks a Crew Lead to manage maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system under general supervision.

• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Inspects job sites and enforces safety procedures.
• Operates, checks, and maintains moderate to complex equipment.
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
• Installs new water mains of various sizes; disinfects and prepares new mains for testing and sampling.
• Locates and repairs water leaks on water mains; makes water taps for various size water mains.
• Locates and repairs sewer mains and manholes; locates and unblocks stoppages in sewer mains.
• Responds to emergency situations after hours or on weekends.
• Maintains/upgrades manholes.
• Operates jet flusher and dump truck.
• Serves on callout crew as needed.
• Maintains and cleans tools and job sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water/wastewater construction, maintenance and repair type work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess Texas Water Distribution C license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license.
• Must have completed appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, typically also involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 150 pounds). Some tasks require visual and odor perception and discrimination.

There is limited exposure to environmental conditions. Tasks may require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions.

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol / drug free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.