Public Works Utility Crew Chief

The City of Ovilla, a dynamic, growing city located in Ellis and Dallas Counties, is currently accepting applications for a Public Works Utility Crew Chief. The city has excellent benefits including 80-160 hours of vacation time annually depending on total years of municipal service when hired, 14 holidays and three personal holidays annually, longevity pay, annual vacation buyback program, 100% city funded health, dental, and vision insurance, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance for the employee, and TMRS retirement 7% with city 2:1 match.

Excellent work environment.

The Public Works Utility Crew Chief performs a wide variety of specialized duties for the Public Works Department. Performs manual work in construction, maintenance, and repair of City infrastructure, facilities, and property. Performs a range of maintenance tasks pertaining to public works operations and services. Performs other duties as required.

This position receives direct supervision from the Utilities Supervisor. This position will oversee utility maintenance workers.

$22.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on qualifications.

• Supervises the activity of utility maintenance workers and performs maintenance and repairs of the water distribution system and wastewater collection/treatment system to ensure compliance with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations
• Inspects water distribution mains and lines for needed maintenance and repairs; leads and participates in the repair of water mains and lines; installs clamps, pipes or fittings; and makes proper tie-ins
• Leads and participates in the clearing and replacing of taps; oversees the cleaning of sanitary sewer mains; and oversees the installation and repair of manholes
• Recommends modifications to the water and wastewater systems as needed
• Secures work zones with barricades, barrels, and signage
• Supervises the use of and operates various equipment including a truck, jet truck, dump truck, backhoe/loader, fire hydrant seating equipment, boring equipment, shoring materials, trash pumps and hand tools
• Prepares, reviews and maintains operating reports, work orders and records as required by state regulations
• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work in water distribution and wastewater collection systems maintenance methods and techniques and in the assembling and use of equipment
• Participates in the reconnection of meter services and takes meter readings as appropriate
• Locates sewer or water mains and lines by utilizing probes; digs up sewer lines as necessary; unstops sewer lines with the use of rotor rooter and high-pressure equipment; and locates utility lines using probes and by hand-digging as necessary
• Leads and participates in infiltration control of sewer utility lines
• Works with outside contractors as required
• Repairs and pours concrete and asphalt surfaces in areas of water and wastewater pipe construction activities
• May handle and transport hazardous materials as assigned
• Remains on-call to respond to emergency situations for repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems or other related problems
• Ensures the safety of assigned crew members and the surrounding public
• Responsible for keeping equipment cleaned and stocked
• Performs the full range of duties in the assigned area of work
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards and policies
• Ensures all behaviors comply with city and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Must be a United States citizen
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet one of the following educational requirements:
  High…