Starting Salary Range:
$61,970.00 - $73,765.00 / Annual
$29.79 - $35.46 / Hourly
Utility Crew Leader is under the supervision of the Field Operations Supervisor and Field Operations Manager. This position is responsible for safety, performance, and training of assigned crew. The Crew Leader is directly tasked with expeditiously completing and documenting all assigned work orders and coordinate planned work and activities with the Crew Supervisor to maximize the effectiveness of personnel and equipment.
- Maintain a high standard of safety, conduct and performance, promote the goals and objectives of the division, and lead by example.
- Ensure that all work being performed on the utility system meets local, state, and federal regulations.
- Complete and maintain accurate work order, equipment, and inventory records.
- Use preventative maintenance and repair programs to extend equipment life, and aid in the reliability and effectiveness of all utility field operation departments and activities.
- Conduct on the job training of individual crewmembers in the proper use of tools, equipment, and inventory.
- Ensure that all assigned crew members receive proper technical training designed to improve their skills, knowledge and job performance.
- Implement and direct jobsite safety procedures to protect the well being of the assigned crew and the general public.
- Relay any customer complaint, including detailed records of events, to the Crew Supervisor or Operations Manager.
OTHER DUTIES:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contact a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to repair, maintain and operate drinking water distribution, and sanitary sewer collection systems.
- Ability to direct and complete utility repair and maintenance task, operate heavy equipment including back hoe, front end loader, and maintain a safe job site for personnel and the general public.
- Ability to effectively communicate with superiors and subordinates regarding assigned task and individual performance.
- Ability to use and train others in the proper use of all equipment (mole, air compressor, ditch witch) used in the daily maintenance and operation of the distribution and collection systems.
- Ability to work stand-by and direct emergency repairs on the water and sewer system.
- Extensive knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations for the proper operation and maintenance of a drinking water distribution and wastewater collection system.
- Ability to perform duties other than those previously listed as may be required.
- Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary in the performance of assigned duties and the ability to effectively direct crew members in their duties.
- Must be able to work Nights, Weekends, Holidays, and Beyond normal shift as required.
- Must be able to work rotating on-call duties.
- Minimum of three years of utility field maintenance experience.
- Ability to perform duties other than those previously listed as may be required.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Education or Equivalent
- Valid State of Texas Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
- Possession of a Class C Water Distribution License issued by the State of Texas.
- Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by the State of Texas.
- Minimum of three years of utility field maintenance experience.
- Evidence of the experience, knowledge, skill, ability, and responsibility necessary in the performance of assigned duties and the ability to effectively direct crew members in their duties.
- Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays and beyond normal shift as required.
- Must be able to work rotating on-call basis.
DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester License issued by the State of Texas.
- Customer Service Inspector license issued by the State of Texas
- Licensed Irrigator Certification issued by the State of Texas
- Class B Water Distribution License issued by the State of Texas
- Class III Wastewater Collection License issued by the State of Texas
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:
- The physical activity of this position
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
- Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
- Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
- Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
- Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
- Particularly for sustained periods of time.
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
- Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
- Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
- Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
The physical requirements of this position
- Using proper safety precautions lift 80 pounds, and pull, push or drag 120 pounds of installation and repair equipment or materials.
The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position
- The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
- The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions. No effective protection from the weather.
- The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
- The worker is subject to extreme cold. Temperatures typically below 32° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
- The worker is subject to extreme heat. Temperatures above 100° for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions, such as wind and humidity.
- The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.
- The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
- The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
- The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The City of Mansfield complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and it is our policy to ensure that no person is discriminated against based on their disability. The City of Mansfield offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals and strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability. The City of Mansfield shall provide reasonable accommodates to applicants and employees who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential job duties when doing so does not create an undue hardship for the city.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Mansfield provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The City of Mansfield is mandated by federal law to provide a drug-free working environment for the safety of its employees and the public. All employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer employment drug test and /or physical.
