Maintenance Crew Leader II- Water Distribution

City of Carrollton•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

Responsible for performing technical work and serving as a crew leader on Public Works maintenance projects. The role supervises project activities, guides crewmembers, establishes the scope of daily projects, monitors daily paperwork, and ensures crewmembers are cross-trained. Work is performed with limited supervision. For Water Distribution, the position leads and participates in water utility maintenance activities, including setting up utility cuts, water relay projects and transitions; repairing water and sewer lines; maintaining fire hydrants and valves; changing meters; and investigating water leaks. The role has lead responsibility over assigned crewmembers and may step into the Supervisor role when the Supervisor is absent.

Requirements

Three years of related maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
High school diploma or GED.
Must possess a TCEQ Class D Water license.
Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver license.
Must possess a valid State of Texas Class A-CDL.
Must obtain a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license within thirty months of employment.
Must obtain a TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections license within twelve months of employment.
Must obtain a TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collections license within thirty months of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal history check, and motor vehicle records check.
May be required to complete a skills test before employment.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local vehicle ordinances; basic construction practices; occupational hazards and safety precautions; and inventory management principles and practices.
Skills in customer service and de-escalation; prioritizing and assigning staff work; maintaining inventory; monitoring external contractors and vendors; reading, writing, and comprehending English instructions; performing maintenance and manual labor safely and efficiently; maintaining small to medium-sized equipment and trucks; completing paperwork; using computer devices for data entry and other purposes; performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair; operating, maintaining, and repairing hand and power tools; and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead public works maintenance crews by assigning and monitoring work, providing direction, organizing daily activities, and evaluating work quality.
Coordinate projects in the assigned area, including scheduling equipment and manpower, setting job priorities, and monitoring required paperwork.
Perform specialized maintenance work and install, maintain, and repair items in the assigned area.
Transport equipment, supplies, materials, and debris to and from job sites.
Operate light and medium construction or maintenance equipment, including equipment such as backhoes, loaders, trenchers, utility crane trucks, skid steers, snowplows, and concrete equipment.
Operate, maintain, and repair hand and power tools.
Complete logs, documents, and simple reports concerning materials, equipment operations, and related information.
Use safe work methods and safety equipment, secure work sites from hazards, and set up and inspect traffic warning devices and barricades while directing traffic around work sites.
Prepare and clean up work sites.
Participate in meetings and training sessions.
Monitor inventory and supply levels and recommend replenishment of materials.
Respond to emergency operations and on-call situations and participate in Winter Weather Operations.
Train and develop new hires using established training documentation and prepare them for future promotional opportunities.
Lead and participate in water utility maintenance, including utility cuts, water relay projects, transitions, water and sewer line repairs, fire hydrant and valve maintenance, meter changes, and water leak investigations.
Step into the Supervisor role in the Supervisor’s absence.
Perform other duties as assigned.