Crew Leader

City of Edinburg•Edinburg, TX

6d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

City of Edinburg in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Crew Leader to oversee the completion of departmental projects and programs. This Crew Leader position earns competitive pay of $15.05/hr. We provide great benefits and perks, including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers. Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work. Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation, exceptional PTO opportunities, and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives. We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Three (3) years of experience in light, medium and heavy equipment/vehicle operating, or comparable experience.
Water/Wastewater Operator Class 'A' TCEQ Class "C" Water Distribution License (Water Crew) OR Wastewater Operator Class B or Wastewater Collection Class III License (Wastewater Crew)
Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the Texas Department of Public Safety with a satisfactory driving record with tank endorsement.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Attentive to detail.
Dependability.

Nice To Haves

Community college, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources.
Five (5) years' experience in light, medium and heavy equipment/vehicle operating, or comparable experience.

Responsibilities

Overseeing a small service crew conducting repairs, inspection and installing system components.
Ensuring that the city's wastewater collection system is properly operated and maintained at all times.
Operating light equipment and a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Maintaining the designated streets, utility systems, and landfills.
Providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed.