Crew Leader- Utilities

Summary Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and construction work on public work utilities and projects including activities relating to drainage, water, and wastewater maintenance; manages work crews on job sites; and perform other duties as assigned. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water system, sanitary sewer system, and storm drainage system. Ensure that all work performed by work crews is completed in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, standards, ordinances, and procedures. Troubleshoot issues related to water and sewer lines. Install water and sewer taps. Locate water and sewer lines. Clear sewer mainline stoppages. Remove debris and materials from completed job sites as necessary. May read water meters and troubleshoot and/or replace if necessary. Perform visual inspections of businesses and residences for water and sewer leaks. Assist with the maintenance of City facilities. Maintain effective communications with the Utility Supervisor. Perform as crew leader under the direction of the Utility Supervisor. Log daily work order reports. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and related tools as required. Perform traffic control as needed. Works overtime as required to complete assigned tasks. Participates in on-call rotation schedule as required to perform the duties of the position. Abides by all policies, procedures, rules, etc. associated with the departmental Safety Program. Qualifications Mandatory Requirements A minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in utility construction, maintenance and repair relating to water and wastewater. Class II Wastewater Collection and Class C Water Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Class III Wastewater Collections License required within six months of employment. Knowledge of procedures and techniques used in cleaning, maintenance and repair of utilities. Knowledge of equipment and techniques used in minor construction, maintenance and repair tasks. Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of tools and equipment required in maintenance and repair activities. To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints, and dealing with the general public in everyday activities. Ability to work within established guidelines. Ability to perform repetitious tasks. Ability to use and operate pick-up truck, dump truck, tractor, forklift, backhoe, and miscellaneous power tools. Participate as first responders in emergency situations (i.e. tropical storms, hurricanes, and tornados, train derailments, hazardous material spills, etc.). High School diploma or GED. Valid Class C Texas State Driver's License and safe driving record. Class A CDL or obtain within six (6) months of employment. Desirable Requirements Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) Licensing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or obtain within two (2) year of employment and schooling requirements. Customer Service Inspector (CSI) Licensing from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) or obtain within two (2) year of employment and schooling requirements. Bilingual in English and Spanish. First-Aid/CPR Certified. Certified Flagger or previous experience as a flagger. Working Conditions Location: Both inside and outside. Work is spent inside (where there is protection from weather, but not necessarily from temperature changes) and outside (where there may be no effective protection from weather). Extreme Cold: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently low to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used. Extreme Heat: Endure temperature(s) sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort unless exceptional protection is used. Wet Conditions: Endure contact with water or other liquids. Noise / Vibration: Periodic. Occasionally endure noises, either constant or intermittent, or work sites. Smell: Fumes chemicals, or toxic substances. Requires 24 hour on-call status for emergency situations. Shift work (including weekends and holidays) may be required. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises Utility Maintenance Worker I, Utility Maintenance Worker II, Utility Maintenance Worker III, and Equipment Operators. Supervision Received Receive direction from the Utility Supervisor, Utility Superintendent, Assistant Director of Public Works, Director of Public Works and, on occasion, from more experienced workers. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Endurance/Moving About: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Move from location to location. Endurance/Overall strength: Heavy work. Exerts force and/or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 100 pounds occasionally. Walking: Constantly (up to 2/3 of the time). Move about on foot. Sitting: Frequently (1/3 or more of the time). Lifting/Carrying: Periodic. Lift by manually raising or lowering an object from one level to another. Pushing/Pulling: Periodic. Push by exerting force on an object so that it moves away from the force or worker. Controls: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Use one or both arms and/or hands and /or one or either feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Climbing: Periodic. Ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, ropes, and the like using the feet and legs and /or hands and arms. Balancing: Periodic. Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Bending/Stooping: Periodic. Stoop by bending the body downward or forward by flexing the spine at the waist, and /or bend by extending the spine backward or from side to side. Kneeling/Crouching: Periodic. Kneel by bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees, and/or crouch by bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine. Crawling: Periodic. Move about on the hands and knees or hands and feet. Reaching: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Extend hands and arms in any direction. Handling: Constantly (up to 2/3 of the time). Seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with the hand or hands. Rotation: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time). Twist and turn the spine or a ball and socket joint such as the shoulder or hip. Talking: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly. Hearing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear. Seeing: Constantly (2/3 or more of the time). Obtain impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects. Reading: Read water meters, written reports and instructions. Writing: Able to accurately record water meter readings, record information and summary of events. Expectations of All City Employees Support City and Department goals and objectives. Serve and meet the needs of our citizens during routine or emergency situations. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, demonstrate team skills, and perform a fair share of team responsibilities. Plan and organize his/her work, time and resources, and, if applicable, that of subordinates. Contribute to the development of others, to the Department, and the City. Produce desired work outcomes including quality, quantity and timeliness. Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates and people to whom service is provided. Understand and value differences in employees and value input from others. Consistently report to work and work assignments prepared and on schedule. Consistently display a positive behavior with regard to work, willingly accept constructive criticism and be respectful of others. Miscellaneous The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Red Oak and the employee and is subject to change by the City of Red Oak as the needs of the City and requirements of the job change. The City of Red Oak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gfoat