USM Crew Leader - Meter Installation

POSITION

USM Crew Leader - Meter Installation

Distribution & Conveyance

106 (NE)

Min: $25.604 /hour Mid: $32.645/ hour Max: $39.685 /hour

The purpose of this position is to lead an assigned crew of workers engaged in operating equipment and performing installation, maintenance, and repair work on CCWA water distribution systems and wastewater conveyance systems.

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned crew or co-workers; confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment;
  
  and assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
• Receives and reviews work orders; reads and interprets mapping systems, roadway plans, and related documentation; determines and gathers equipment, tools, parts, and supplies needed to conduct work activities; ensures availability of adequate parts and materials to conduct work activities; and initiates requests for new or replacement materials as required.
• Monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations; coordinates setup of work safety zones to maintain safety and traffic control at work sites, including flagging of traffic and setup of safety cones, barricades, and road/warning signs; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks/equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions;
  
  and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations. Ensures safety policies/procedures are followed.
• Tests the atmosphere in confined spaces for hazardous conditions according to Confined Work Space Training; determines when it is safe to enter.
• Leads and participates in the repair or replacement of water mains, sewer lines, water services, stormwater, fire hydrants, fire hydrant control valves, water system control valves, retrofit of large metered/ fire connections with backflow devices, or other distribution system components as assigned; surveys work areas before work begins; confirms location of utilities prior to starting excavation; checks and completes street cut repair orders and landscaping requests;
  
  completes field measurements and drawings to update changes to the water system for GIS; sets up job; flushes and sterilizes water lines; assists CCTV crew; and ensures all repairs and work activities are completed correctly and that applicable standards are maintained.
• Coordinates and supervises crew on the installation and repair of both residential and commercial meters and fire lines; ensures that the meter for each account is the appropriate type and are assembled correctly.
• Performs flow/accuracy tests on commercial and residential water meters; repairs, maintains, and troubleshoots meters; installs and inspects new meters and backflow prevention devices; repairs, maintains, tests, and troubleshoots hydrant meters for contractual use; operates and flushes fire hydrants; operates and maintains gate valves; and repairs and maintains residential and commercial service lines and water mains.
• Maintains assigned equipment; performs general cleaning and maintenance tasks, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, refueling vehicles, performing minor equipment repairs, greasing equipment, sharpening blades, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, etc.; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment; and maintains related records and logs.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with Department/Division operations within designated time frames and per established procedures; prepares, completes, and maintains work orders, inspection reports, after-hours reports, repair reports, SSO reports for spills, purchasing card forms, confined space entry forms, spill reports, spill calculation forms, locate forms, work logs, etc.
• Operates or uses various equipment such as CCTV, vac truck, and jet trucks, inspects heavy equipment; power tools, hand tools, and supplies in order to complete work assignments; operates and maintains dump truck, pick-up truck, rubber tire back hoe loader, excavator, air compressor, jack hammer, boring tools, tapping machine, cut-off saw, and other tools and equipment.
• May perform troubleshooting duties related to water or wastewater lines.

• Performs other assigned duties.

• High School diploma or GED plus three (3) years of experience in repair and maintenance of water…