Crew Leader - Utilities

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Friendswood Department of Public Works is currently accepting internal only applications for a Crew Leader for the Public Works Department, Utilities Division. Job provides leadership in the Utility section of the Public Works maintenance programs for all public infrastructure within the City of Friendswood. Provides daily supervision of maintenance crews. Operates heavy and light equipment, such as backhoe/loader, excavator, haul truck, dump truck, and combination jet/vacuum truck, to construct or maintain public water and sanitary sewer infrastructure. DUTIES:Able and willing to perform the duties of the utility maintenance on a regular basis. May operate heavy equipment in the performances of duties as required. Operates light or heavy trucks to haul crewmembers, materials and equipment to and from the worksites. Makes repairs as necessary utilizing tools a variety of light and heavy equipment. May discuss, analyze and/or resolve simple citizen's complaints and/or problems associated with city infrastructure while in the field. Assists the Superintendent in inspecting work completed to ensure quality and completeness, and in overseeing the implementation of preventative maintenance program for all equipment. Estimates personnel needs and assigns work to meet these needs.Assists in overseeing the safe operation and proper maintenance of division vehicles, light maintenance equipment, and heavy construction equipment. Performs related duties as assigned. (Being a hands on leader) REQUIREMENTS: Three to five years of supervisory or related experience, High school diploma or equivalent, Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class D Water Distribution License, Class 1 Collection license. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires heavy lifting (e.g., greater than 50 pounds) and extended period of sitting, walking, and standing. Position incumbent is constantly exposed to dirt, dust, noise, heat, cold and dampness and occasionally exposed to odors, fumes, and bad lighting. Job may require above-average agility and dexterity. Job may also require physical exertion for long periods of time. Mostly of workday is spent outside. Incumbent is exposed to all types of weather conditions. Position is considered Emergency Essential and will require 24 hour availability during emergency conditions.

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