Water​/Sewer Crew Leader

Job Title

General Definition and Conditioning of Work:

Performs difficult skilled work coordinating a small crew in the replacement, repair or installation of water and sewer lines, taps, and appurtenances. An employee in this class is responsible for leading a small crew of semi-skilled and/or skilled workers.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks:

• Coordinates and participates in the work of a crew in the installation, repair, or replacement of water and sewer and facilities including manholes, hydrants, valves and meters, and other system components.
• Sets and ensures that crew follow proper grade.
• Supervises and participates in the installation of water, sewer lines and taps.
• Assembles and installs meters; maintains, inspects, and repairs valves, manholes and hydrants.
• Responds to and repairs water line and meter leaks.
• Leads and participates in establishing proper signing and barricades for work zone safety.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures with crew members.
• Discusses task requirements with and receives detailed instructions from supervisor.
• Oversees the loading and transporting of equipment and materials in preparation for work.
• Ensures that crew members transport necessary parts, tools and materials to work site.
• Assigns tasks to workers in the field and inspects work in progress to assure conformance with instructions.
• Provides on-the-job training to crew members.
• Provides performance feedback on crew members, noting good performance and areas for improvement.
• Assists with or conducts performance evaluation meetings with employees.
• Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of machinery and tools used by the crew.
• Operates construction equipment such as backhoe, loaders, sewer rodders and flushers, tractors, mowers, trenchers, boring equipment, etc.
• Operates tapping machines.
• Investigates complaints and trouble calls and recommends action; communicates department policies, procedures, and plans to citizens.
• Replaces landscaping damaged in construction projects; sows grass seed; plants shrubbery.

Completes work orders, requisitions, and other records or reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices associated with the repair, replacement and installation of water and sewer lines.
• Considerable knowledge of the tools, materials and equipment used in such repair work.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Some knowledge of the related town engineering specifications.
• Skill in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to assign and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to keep records.
• Ability to read and follow blueprints and construction drawings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and peers and deal effectively with the public.

Graduation from high school or GED and 5 to 7 years of experience in skilled maintenance and construction work, preferably in public utilities, including experience with operating heavy and medium construction equipment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification as Competent Person For Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring from the NC Department of Labor or OSHA to be secured within 3 months of employment or promotion.

Possession of appropriate certification in water collection and sewer distribution. Flagger Certification issued by OSHA or NC DOT. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license, CDL preferred.