Utilities Crew Chief; Public Works

Pay Schedule I, Grade 29, Regular

Schedule:

40 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Department of Public Works and Transportation, Bureau of Utilities.

• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and participates in the maintenance, construction, inspection, cleaning, and repair of water and wastewater lines, related water and sewer system components, and other bureau facilities.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises a crew or crews engaged in the installation, repair and maintenance of water and sewer lines, house connections, and manholes; plans and lays out line excavations; supervises the repair and repaving of affected roadways and the repair and construction of sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises routine maintenance and cleaning of lines; supervises and participates in the operation of truck-mounted roto‑rooter equipment, Jet‑Vacs, and line inspection units; fields and responds to complaints from the public regarding utilities operations.
• Performs estimates of time and materials required for jobs; orders and plans for the delivery of materials; keeps records of crew activities; prepares routine reports.
• Supervises the Public Works Communication Center providing emergency and non‑emergency assistance for all Department functions.
• Assesses public‑works situations and supervises the dispatch of appropriate equipment and personnel; maintains liaison with public safety personnel, utility companies, and other County agencies.
• Participates in and conducts safety‑related and other training exercises; ensures crews follow established safety procedures.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Four years’ experience in water and/or sewer maintenance, construction, or dispatch work.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license equivalent to a commercial, Class B or Class A Maryland driver’s license.
• Current Medical Examiner’s Certificate in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (may require endorsements or the absence of certain restrictions).

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, including answers to supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Employees in this classification may be assigned to a work shift which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Employees are subject to call to duty in emergencies and may be required to work overtime as needed.

The work includes heavy physical labor such as bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying objects, and the operation of vehicles, tools, and equipment. Duties also entail frequent travel between work sites, exposure to adverse conditions including weather, pests, and wooded areas.

Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.