Water Utility Crew Chief

Water Distribution Worker

Under limited supervision of the Assistant Supervisor, Water Distribution or Supervisor, Water Distribution, performs and leads the activities of a crew or smaller multi-crews of Water Utility Workers engaged in a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled duties required in the operation, installation, and maintenance of a water distribution and transmission system and related facilities.

Examples of Duties

Performs and leads the activities of a crew or smaller multi-crews of Water Utility Workers engaged in a variety of unskilled,semi-skilled and skilled duties required in the operation, installation, and maintenance of a water distribution and transmission system and related facilities by:

• Overseeing and performing work involved in locating, installing, adjusting and repairing new and existing water service connections, meter boxes, valves, curb boxes, water mains and fire hydrants.
• Overseeing and participating in installing, repairing and maintaining pumps, valves and motors in pumping and treatment plant related facilities.
• Overseeing, operating, lubricating and performing routine maintenance on a variety of tools and equipment to include backhoes, earth-tampers, dump trucks, air compressors with related tools, steam and high pressure washers, underground pipe locating equipment, leak investigation and survey equipment, front-end loaders, trenchers, equipment trailers, earth boring equipment, hydraulic push machines, drills, pipe saws, travel and hydraulic cutters, snow plows, sand blasters, lawn mowers, paving rollers and paint equipment.
• Operating a dump truck, snow plow, tag along trailer and transporting construction equipment and necessary materials.
• Responding to emergency service calls during and after working hours and providing temporary water provisions and other necessary aid.
• Overseeing and assisting with the flushing of the water distribution and transmission system as required.
• Attending safety seminars, comprehending safety regulations, contributing to a safe working environment, and demonstrating safety procedures and methods.
• Answering the telephone and two (2) way radios.
• Preparing as-built drawings and reports.
• Reading and interpreting maps, plans, cut sheets, specifications, easements, and Miss Utility clearances.
• Overseeing and assisting with setting up traffic control.
• Providing limited direction to Water Utility Worker I, II, III and IV as necessary.
• Overseeing and performing work involved in restoring pavement, curb, curb and gutters, sidewalks, fences, grass, trees and other planted areas.
• Investigating water service inquiries, taking water samples and explaining service rules and procedures to customers and builders.
• Demonstrating new tools, materials, and equipment to Water Utility Workers I, II, III and IV.
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports to include main break reports and inventory records.
• Being responsible for providing workers with a safe working environment.
• Conducting hydraulic flow tests.
• Assists with performing building, grounds and other maintenance tasks to include cleaning and maintaining vehicles, various work areas, tools and equipment; removing snow as required and conducting vehicle inventory.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment at pumping, treatment and storage facilities.
• Assists in conducting performance reviews for Water Utility Workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Typical Qualifications

Graduation from high school or GED and a minimum of six years progressively responsible related experience in the operation, installation and maintenance of a water distribution and transmission system, and related facilities, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and knowledge.

• Must pass a controlled substance (drug) test for employment. This position is also subject to random testing after hire.
• Ability to perform a variety of skilled maintenance tasks, including work on water distribution and transmission equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform tasks in a safe manner.
• Ability to read and interpret paper plans and maps, digital maps, cut sheets and specifications.
• Ability to tactfully and courteously communicate effectively to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License.
• Possession of a valid Intermediate Work Zone Safety Training card.
• Knowledge of computer basics and SAP work order management system.
• Ability to work overtime and standby as required.
• Available to perform maintenance work at other than the principle location and hours of work.
• Ability to operate motorized construction equipment.
• Proficient in the use, operation, and safety of a backhoe and front-end loader. Thorough knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the operation, installation and maintenance of a water distribution and transmission system and related facilities.
• Good knowledge of Fairfax Water policies, procedures, and values.
• Good knowledge of safety equipment and safety regulations.
• Ability to oversee the work of a Water Utility Crew or smaller multi-crews.
• Ability to keep daily records and make reports on work assignments and staff.
• Ability to perform 4-inch through 12-inch wet taps.
• Some knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.

Benefits

Fairfax Water is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to our employees and their eligible dependents, as well as opportunity for continued education and professional development. A summary of these benefits is listed below.

Equal Employment Opportunity Fairfax Water is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays January - New Year's Day; Inauguration Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day February - George Washington Day May - Memorial Day June- Juneteenth July - Independence Day September - Labor Day October - Columbus Day November - Veterans' Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving December - Christmas Eve ½ Day; Christmas Day

Health Insurance Employee Cost/Month Employee Only - $100.88 Employee + 1 - $335.74 Family - $ 466.74 The Fairfax Water Health Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees and their eligible dependents. We offer self-insurered bundled medical, dental and vision plans administered by a third party administration. Coverage is effective 1st day of month after hire if hired between the 1st and 15th of the month. If hired between the 16th and 31st of the month, coverage is effective the 1st day of the 2nd month after hire.

Group Life Insurance Employee Cost Month Basic = 2 times annual salary Paid by Fairfax Water Supplemental 1 to 6 times annual salary Age-banded rates Additional supplemental life insurance request requires you to submit an evidence of insurability form (EOI). Dependent spouse and/or child - $2.55 per month cost for either spouse only, children only or both. The Group Life Insurance Plan is offered to all permanent full time employees. Effective date follows same rule as health insurance.

Long-Term Disability Effective after 36 months of employment with Fairfax Water. Benefit is equivalent to 66.7% of base pay at no cost to the employee.

Fairfax Water Retirement Plan

• Is a defined benefit plan in which all regular full time employees are enrolled in at time of hire at no cost to employees. Employees are vested after five years of service.

457 Plan

• Is a deferred compensation plan which employees can voluntarily participate in with either Pre-tax or Post-tax contributions to maximum contribution as established by the IRS on a yearly basis.

Additional Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts: Fairfax Water offers a Medical Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $3,400 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible expenses. Fairfax Water offers a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account where employees may contribute up to $7,500.00 per year on a pre-tax basis for eligible child-care expenses.

Child/Adult Care Reimbursement: Employees with household incomes up to $118,400 my be eligible for an