Utilities Crew Leader

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The Town of Southern Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position does not supervise other positions

Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table.

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This position will take on a leadership role in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer systems. This position will manage complex tasks and be responsible for jobsite safety and ensuring that technicians and staff are following proper procedures. This position may supervise or train lower-level technicians and operators. The role requires a high degree of technical skill and the ability to work independently.

• Leads the installation, maintenance, and repairs on water and sewer lines, pumps, hydrants, valves, and other related appurtenances.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to system performance, leaks, or blockages.
• Perform advanced system diagnostics, including pressure testing, flow analysis, and camera inspections.
• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, excavators, sewer combination trucks, to perform complex excavations for installation and complex repairs of water and sewer mains and appurtenances.
• Adhere to safety standards and operational procedures.
• Ensure that assigned project staff follow all safety and operational procedures, including trenching safety, confined space entry, and traffic control.
• Respond to emergencies, such as water main breaks or sewer backups. Will be in rotation for night and weekend on-call duties.
• Manage work orders and material inventories for assigned projects.
• Understand how to navigate and work through the Town's work order system. Responsible for the accurate entry of time, equipment, materials, and collected data in the work order system.
• Train and mentor technicians and operators.
• Provides input on the hiring and evaluation of technicians and operators.
• All other reasonably assigned duties.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in water/sewer system maintenance or related field
• Advanced knowledge of water and sewer systems operations including regulatory requirements
• Advanced knowledge of tools and equipment used in utility installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Possess a Class A commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement and an excellent driving record.
• Strong leadership, communications, and decision-making skills.
• Possess a B-Distribution and/or Collections II State Certification. If only one certification type is possessed, the second certification type is required to be obtained within a reasonable time accounting for coursework and exam availability.
• Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
• Confined Space Competent Person
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment
• Other combinations of education and related experience will be considered

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