JOB TITLE: Water Crew Leader DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Public Works - Water REPORTS TO: Utilities Superintendent STATUS: Non-Exempt PAY RANGE: $22.98 – $31.83
SUMMARY:
The Water Crew Leader will work within the Water Division and reports directly to the Utility Superintendent. The water crew leader participates in the technical construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system. Operates and provides instruction in the operation of a variety of light and heavy equipment, hand, and power tools. They will lead and assign department staff on tasks, as necessary. This position performs a variety of other duties as assigned by the Utility Superintendent and/or Public Works Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises and participates in the technical construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of the city’s water distribution system
- Issues work orders and assignments, equipment, tools, materials and supplies necessary to complete work projects
- Inspects, directs, and oversees the maintenance and repair of assigned vehicles, equipment, and tools
- Instructs crewmembers in the placement of traffic warning signs, cones, and barricades
- Provides on the job training instruction or recommends training to new crew members
- Cleans work sites and restores landscaping to original condition upon completion of water work projects
- Oversees and provides direction to contractors on job sites
- Oversees the detection of buried utility lines when Equipment Operators are digging
- Monitors the shoring of trenches and confined workspaces
- Operates light and heavy construction equipment including concrete saws, back hoes, bobcats, and dump trucks as needed
- Obtains bacteriological water samples monthly
- Write monthly operating State reports
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of water maintenance, repair, and construction methods and practices
- Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures
- Knowledge of supervisory methods and practices
- Knowledge of City policies and procedures
- Skill in effective oral and written communications
- Skill in planning and coordinating work site activities
- Skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff
- Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely and legally
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a High School diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license
- Any combination of training, education, and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position
- Minimum TCEQ recognized Class “C” Distribution & Wastewater Collection Operator II.
- Ability to read, write, interpret, and follow written or oral instruction, as well as provide written and oral instructions.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Must complete an Employment Application
- Must pass a pre-employment background check
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
(Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. This is an at-will position without a definite duration or term of office. The City of Justin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.)
To apply for this position, please complete the application form here: City of Justin Application (LINK)