Maintenance Crew Leader II- Water Distribution

Carrollton Texas•Carrollton, TX

About The Position

The Maintenance Crew Leader II performs technical maintenance work and leads crews on Public Works projects, including water distribution activities. The role supervises project activities, provides guidance to crewmembers, establishes the scope of daily projects, monitors paperwork, and ensures crewmembers are cross-trained. Work is performed with limited supervision. The position has lead responsibility over assigned crewmembers and may step into the Supervisor role when the Supervisor is absent. For Water Distribution, the role leads and participates in utility maintenance work, including setting up utility cuts, water relay projects, and transitions; repairing water and sewer lines; maintaining and repairing fire hydrants and valves; changing meters; and investigating water leaks. The role also responds to emergencies and on-call situations and participates in Winter Weather Operations. The position typically works outdoors and may involve adverse weather, close quarters, high or precarious places, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock risk, vibration, fumes, and airborne particles. Frequent physical activity is required, and occasional lifting and carrying of more than 100 pounds may be necessary.

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 30 months of employment.
Must obtain a TCEQ Class I Wastewater Collections license within 12 months of employment.
Must obtain a TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collections license within 30 months of employment.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, criminal history check, and motor vehicle records check.
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 work; maintaining inventory; monitoring external contractors and vendors; reading and writing instructions in English; performing maintenance and manual labor safely and efficiently; maintaining small- to medium-sized equipment and trucks; completing paperwork; operating computer devices for data entry; performing semi-skilled maintenance and repair; operating, maintaining, and repairing hand and power tools; and communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

Lead public works maintenance crews by assigning and monitoring work, providing direction, organizing daily activities, evaluating work quality, and performing related activities.
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 a variety of light and medium construction or maintenance equipment.
Operate, maintain, and repair hand and power tools.
Complete logs, documents, and simple reports about materials, equipment operations, and related information.
Observe safe work methods, use 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.
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.
For Water Distribution, lead and participate in setting up utility cuts, water relay projects, and transitions; repairing water and sewer lines; maintaining and repairing fire hydrants and valves; changing meters; and investigating water leaks.
Perform other duties as assigned.