Irrigation​/Meter Maintenance Crew Leader

Description/Duties

An Irrigation/Meter Maintenance Crew Leader provides lead supervision over Meter Maintenance/Irrigation Technicians and participates in day‑to‑day work activities such as cleanout of meter boxes; vegetation trimming around gas, electric, and water meters for easy access; and locking off water meter valves. Lead responsibilities include training technicians, scheduling, coordinating, and inspecting all irrigation activities in the City’s irrigation service; identifying, locating, and marking the location of City of Mesa irrigation utilities to minimize accidental damage or disruption of service due to construction;

and delegating and ensuring tasks are completed efficiently, effectively, and that the quantity and quality of work conforms with established guidelines and procedures. Other duties include detection and reporting of atypical conditions such as damaged, malfunctioning, and tampered meters; and detecting and reporting leaks, exposed wiring, and other safety hazards. Maintains effective communication with coworkers, City employees, and the general public.

Work requires the Irrigation/Meter Maintenance Crew Leader to perform the same physical duties as defined in the classification specification for Meter Maintenance/Irrigation Technician.

The Irrigation/Meter Maintenance Crew Leader is distinguished from the Meter Maintenance/Irrigation Technicians by its lead supervisory responsibilities over Meter Maintenance/Irrigation Technicians. Work requires overseeing a crew installing, constructing, maintaining, and repairing mains, valves, and services included with the City of Mesa’s flood irrigation area. The incumbent is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment to ensure the safety of the crew and the general public, as well as the effective and efficient utilization of all equipment, materials, supplies, and personnel assigned for each work project.

Job hazards include working around energized power lines, pressurized natural gas lines, high‑pressure and large‑diameter water mains, and sewers under all weather conditions. A significant element of this position is the contact with the general public, contractors, and developers. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class receives general direction from a Field Supervisor – Customer Service Operations through occasional inspection of work, reports, and meetings regarding results achieved.

This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED. A minimum of two years’ full‑time employment operating, maintaining, and repairing irrigation systems.

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must obtain an Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) Fingerprint Clearance Card within six (6) months of hire or promotion date and maintain clearance throughout employment.

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Supervisory or lead experience is highly desirable. Computer experience including data entry (Access or other database system), Customer Information Systems (CIS), and spreadsheets (Excel) is highly desirable.

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