Crew Chief - Water Operations

Job Summary

Under general supervision, lead and work with crews engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of a water distribution and wastewater collection system. Perform other related work as required.

• Supervise a small crew in construction, maintenance, and replacement of water or sewer mains and/or service lines.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair failures in water and sewer mains.
• Supervise operation of equipment such as power plants, water pumps, water main tapping machine, sewer jetting machine, and air compressor.
• Build and adjust manholes and clean-outs.
• Install and repair fire hydrants and valves.
• Jet and clean sewer lines.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with other employees, officials, and the public.
• Interpret maps and drawings effectively.
• Maintain accurate daily records of time, material, and construction equipment.
• Repair and maintain water and wastewater systems.
• Implement and enforce rules and regulations regarding employee and public safety, such as using flagmen and erecting barricades.
• Perform daily preventive maintenance check on vehicles and equipment.
• Inventory tools, equipment, and material on vehicles and in storage areas.
• Use good judgment to work safely and use equipment properly.
• Hear clearly to work safely when working around equipment and in street and alley traffic.
• L lift and/or carry up to 100 pounds; pull, push, and/or drag up to 150 pounds of repair equipment and materials.
• Work in trenches and confined spaces, using appropriate safety gear and precautions.
• Climb, crawl, kneel, squat, stoop, and/or bend freely when supervising or participating in water/wastewater repairs.
• Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time while supervising or participating in construction repairs.
• Work indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures, including heat, cold, temperature swings, and in inclement weather.
• Some exposure to mechanical, electrical and explosive hazards, dust, toxic and chemical waste, using proper safety precautions.
• Serve on standby crew as required.

• Keep assigned equipment and work area clean and in good order.

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Texas Commercial Driver’s License, Class A, is required or must be obtained within 6 months.
• Must have and maintain a Class II Wastewater and Class C Water Distribution License or must be obtained within one year of hire.

• One year of experience is required in the maintenance and/or construction of water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Knowledge required of TCEQ and AWWA Rules and Regulations.
• Knowledge required of materials, equipment, and methods employed in water or sewer main construction or maintenance; trench preparation, construction of manholes and clean-outs.
• Experience required in supervising the work of crew or crews.