Crew Leader I - Water Sewer 2026-03091

City of Fayetteville, Arkansas•Fayetteville, AR

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fayetteville is committed to attracting, engaging and rewarding a multi-generational workforce. By offering a total rewards package including competitive compensation and benefits plans and a purposeful work life, the City is an employer of choice focused on serving our community. This is a safety/security sensitive position for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment and is subject to random drug and alcohol screening. The incumbent is responsible for evaluating the condition of the water distribution and sewer collection systems, streets and other areas as needed. Make decisions on repairs needed, replacements, or types of rehab to be used. Generate a flow of work needed to maintain smooth operations. Exercise independent judgment to make on-site decisions to overcome unforeseen problems that arise. Operate equipment to perform all jobs in the department. Provide advanced training of specialized and heavy equipment used in the daily operation of their duties. Assist in special projects from supervisors. Prepare paperwork and perform administrative duties, draw and copy maps/atlases as needed. Keep all equipment and tools maintained, schedule repairs on vehicles and equipment. Utilize safety procedures as needed on all jobs. Communicate with employees, residents, customers, and the general public in a professional manner. On call 24/7 including holidays for emergency response, on a rotating basis. Attend training courses required and classes for hours to keep required Licenses. Conduct field investigations of problems and determine best course of action to resolve issues. Supervise personnel and oversee equipment and materials required to complete assigned projects. Read and comprehend drawings of plans for water and sewer appurtenances and use transit to shoot grades as needed. Depending on job assignment, make mechanical repairs and electronic repairs to keep TV van operational. Evaluate sewer collection system by line segments and make decisions on repairs or replacement or types of rehabilitation. Schedule work and strive to achieve goals and keep steady work flow for other crews and assist other crews as needed. Ability to work on equipment to diagnose potential problems. Perform other duties as assigned. Secondary duties include overseeing and performing building and grounds maintenance as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Four years of related experience
Valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker, (N) endorsement within six months of employment
Possess at minimum a Grade I Water Distribution License
Ability to obtain an Arkansas Class I Wastewater License within two years of employment
Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as circumference and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to use high pressure wash trucks and trailer, heavy and light equipment, hand tools, and all trade related equipment
Depending on job assignment, the Crew Leader must be able to operate Sewer T.V. van and electronic equipment
Must be proficient in or have the ability to become proficient in the use of a computer as it relates to software programs such as timekeeping or work order processing
Regularly required to talk or hear in person and on the phone
Frequently required to stand, walk, and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision (for line locates), peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions
Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, risk of vibration and high, precarious places
The work environment can be loud

Responsibilities

Perform supervisory responsibilities which may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws.
Evaluate the condition of the water distribution and sewer collection systems, streets and other areas as needed.
Make decisions on repairs needed, replacements, or types of rehab to be used.
Generate a flow of work needed to maintain smooth operations.
Exercise independent judgment to make on-site decisions to overcome unforeseen problems that arise.
Operate equipment to perform all jobs in the department.
Provide advanced training of specialized and heavy equipment used in the daily operation of their duties.
Assist in special projects from supervisors.
Prepare paperwork and perform administrative duties, draw and copy maps/atlases as needed.
Keep all equipment and tools maintained, schedule repairs on vehicles and equipment.
Utilize safety procedures as needed on all jobs.
Communicate with employees, residents, customers, and the general public in a professional manner.
Be on call 24/7 including holidays for emergency response, on a rotating basis.
Attend training courses required and classes for hours to keep required Licenses.
Conduct field investigations of problems and determine best course of action to resolve issues.
Supervise personnel and oversee equipment and materials required to complete assigned projects.
Read and comprehend drawings of plans for water and sewer appurtenances and use transit to shoot grades as needed.
Depending on job assignment, make mechanical repairs and electronic repairs to keep TV van operational.
Evaluate sewer collection system by line segments and make decisions on repairs or replacement or types of rehabilitation.
Schedule work and strive to achieve goals and keep steady work flow for other crews and assist other crews as needed.
Ability to work on equipment to diagnose potential problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Oversee and perform building and grounds maintenance as needed.