Crew Leader - Utility

City of Canon City•Canon City, CO

1d•$27 - $33

About The Position

Under general supervision, leads a crew of employees performing a wide variety of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled equipment operation and utility maintenance and repair duties for the City of Cañon City.

Requirements

Four years of experience in equipment operation, utility maintenance, or a similarly related type of work.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Colorado Class ‘A’ Commercial Driver’s License with Tanker Endorsement.
Class III Water Distribution certificate.
Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a crew leader preferred.
Associates Degree in Water Systems Technology, Water Supply Technology, Water & Environmental Technology, or similar focus.

Responsibilities

Leads a crew of employees in utility construction, maintenance, and repair duties to include planning and overseeing crew’s performance of daily tasks.
Assists in field training co-workers.
Creates maps, and “as-built” drawings.
Answers questions from the public regarding water distribution.
Oversees traffic control in and around work zones.
Operates equipment such as generators, pumps, backhoes, dump trucks, trenchers, forklift, cranes, loaders, tapping machines, boring equipment, asphalt cutters, utility locator, chlorine testers, torches, to accomplish duties such as constructing and repairing water lines, tapping water lines, installing water meters, and setting fire hydrants.
Uses hand tools such as jack hammers, flaring tools, welders, leak detection devices, air monitoring devices, breathing apparatus, grinders, and probes as required. Performs related maintenance duties such as checking for leaks, water sampling, disinfecting, and pressure checks as required.
Monitors equipment and reports needs for equipment repairs and maintenance. Performs routine and preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up as needed.
Prepares reports as requested.
Performs duties of Water Distribution Supervisor during absences.
Performs duties of Distribution Inspector during absences.
Participates in on-call rotation for after-hours and weekends.
Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.