Public Works Utilities Crew Lead-CDL

Public Works Utilities Crew Lead-CDL – City of Waco, TX

Minimum Starting Salary is $32.60 per hour.
Minimum Starting Salary is $34.23 per hour with a Class B or Collection Class III License.
Minimum Starting Salary is $35.86 per hour with a Class A Water License.

• H.S. Diploma or GED equivalent
• 4 years of progressively responsible experience as a water/wastewater Utility Worker or comparable experience in water utility safety, water or wastewater practices, and awareness of chemicals used in performing the job.
• 2 years of experience as a heavy equipment operator installing or repairing water/wastewater infrastructure is required as part of 4 years of experience.
• Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement
• TCEQ Class C Water License
• TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection System License
• M ay be required to become certified for the Respiratory Protection and Confined-Space Entry Program and maintain certification.

Under general supervision, oversees the performance of others in the performance of tasks to support of the repair and maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection (W/WW) facilities, equipment, and infrastructure for the Public Works department.

• Oversees and trains staff, assigns duties and responsibilities, and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload, technical, and safety issues.
• Oversees others operating backhoes, dump trucks, front‑end loaders, trenchers, vehicles (w/trailer), and various other sizes and types of equipment as may be required. From time to time, may be responsible for operating equipment when equipment operators are unavailable.
• Leads the work of utility staff in the performance of semi‑skilled and skilled work and trains them to use tools to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of W/WW systems.
• Locates and prepares worksites; inspects work projects; reviews and completes work orders and prepares activity reports.
• Communicates with customers to schedule work and ensure minimum disruption of service.
• Drives vehicles to transport equipment to and from job sites which requires a commercial driver’s license.
• Interprets maps, drawings, plans, and specifications; utilizes GIS mapping/.
• Follows safety precautions in all work performed; reports problems and emergencies; performs duties within the scope of authority and training; duties may vary depending on job assignment and individual skills.
• Performs operation, inspection, and maintenance of a variety of vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Performs setup, operation, and maintenance of a variety of safety‑related equipment according to utility safety procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Completes paperwork, forms, and reports as necessary.
• Required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City‑wide emergency.
• Required to work in trenches and in a confined space to perform maintenance tasks.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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