Public Works Crew Leader , II or Senior - Water​/Sewer

Job Title

Public Works Crew Leader I, II or Senior – Water/Sewer

Parkway Service Center

Full‑time;
Regular. Work hours can be 4‑day 10‑hour schedule (6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.) or 5‑day 8‑hour schedule (6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).

$26.47–$39.71 per hour.

Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. Our core values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication.

• $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), with city match 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) – fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Free library card
• Free recreation center membership

The City of Plano’s Public Works Department is looking for skilled and dependable Public Works Crew Leaders to join our Utility Operations team. These positions play a hands‑on leadership role in maintaining and repairing the City’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems that serve our businesses and nearly 300,000 residents. Working under the direction of supervisors, these positions provide daily guidance to field staff, ensure safe work‑site practices, and operate a variety of equipment to complete essential maintenance and repair work.

The ideal candidate will bring hands‑on experience in utility construction or maintenance, a commitment to safety, and strong leadership skills to help train and guide team members in the field. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem‑solving, and wants to contribute directly to the reliable delivery of essential city services. We are hiring multiple crew leaders for this group across three divisions.

Please see the screening questions below to decide which groups are a good fit for your interests.

Summary of Duties
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Under supervision, the Crew Leader leads the work activities of assigned staff and engages in the operations, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer lines and systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics
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Entry‑level classification; works under indirect supervision; uses initiative and resourcefulness; confers with supervisors on unusual matters.

• Lead the work activities of assigned maintenance staff engaged in maintaining the City’s infrastructure.
• Maintain and complete daily work orders through asset management and work order software.
• Provide communication and job information to customers and supervisors.
• Ensure work sites are safe and appropriately secured in accordance with Public Works Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure own and subordinates’ proper use of personal protective equipment and compliance with all job‑site safety requirements.
• Operate a backhoe, tandem dump truck, loader, air hammer, chain saw, mortar mixer, pump, or other related tools and equipment.
• Inspect vehicles, equipment, and tools to ensure they are safe, clean, maintained, fueled, and ready for use at all times.
• Address and resolve citizen complaints in a respectful and courteous manner through clear communication and accurate information sharing.
• Participate in training subordinate personnel, including Equipment Operators and Maintenance Workers.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The incumbent determines the materials required for a project, assignments for on‑site field staff, and the most appropriate methods for completing the assigned job.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures (including proper use of PPE); operation, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer systems; tools, equipment, and materials used in Public Works; traffic control; excavation safety.

Skill in communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; reading,…