Crew Leader - Utilities

City of Denison • Denison, TX

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About The Position

Performs supervisory duties requiring progressively responsible experience coordinating crews in the water and wastewater divisions. The position schedules, plans, directs, and assists work crews; supervises and organizes employees’ work; and ensures the technical correctness of work performed. It also maintains operational records, responds to citizen complaints, monitors equipment use and maintenance, and may assist with equipment acquisition and supply management. The employee must be able to operate equipment used in the water and sewer divisions. Related duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain a TCEQ Grade C Water Distribution License and a Type II Wastewater Collector License.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Class A CDL.
• Valid driving record sufficient for coverage by the City’s auto liability carrier at the time of placement.
• Excellent public relations skills.
• Progressive knowledge of methods and techniques for supervising and coordinating work crews in the assigned area.
• Progressive knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in the assigned work area.
• Extensive knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Progressive knowledge and skill in operating tools and equipment used in the assigned area.
• Ability to train, direct, and supervise subordinate employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk.
• Ability to frequently carry and lift objects weighing 1–25 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally carry and lift objects weighing 25–50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, plan, direct, and assist the activities of work crews in the water and wastewater divisions.
• Supervise and organize the work of foremen, equipment operators, and semi-skilled and unskilled laborers, ensuring the technical correctness of their work.
• Establish policies, methods, and procedures for work crews.
• Investigate citizen complaints and take or recommend appropriate action.
• Maintain operational records.
• Monitor equipment utilization and maintenance, recommend replacements, and potentially participate in preparing equipment specifications and acquiring equipment.
• Requisition, purchase, and/or maintain supplies.
• Operate equipment used in the water and sewer divisions, including backhoes, track hoes, bulldozers, dump trucks, front-end loaders, and flush-vac equipment.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED