Public Works Crew Leader I, II or Senior - Water/Sewer

City of Plano, TX•Plano, TX

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About The Position

The City of Plano's Public Works Department is looking for skilled and dependable Public Works Crew Leaders to join our Utility Operations team. These positions play a hands-on leadership role in maintaining and repairing the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems that serve our businesses and nearly 300,000 residents. Working under the direction of supervisors, these positions provide daily guidance to field staff, ensure safe work-site practices, and operate a variety of equipment to complete essential maintenance and repair work. The ideal candidate for this role will bring hands-on experience in utility construction or maintenance, a commitment to safety, and strong leadership skills to help train and guide team members in the field. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and wants to contribute directly to the reliable delivery of essential city services. We are hiring multiple crew leaders for this group across three divisions. Please see the screening questions below to decide which groups are a good fit for your interests. Public Works Vision and Core Values: Team members have a sense of ownership and pride in their jobs as members of our Public Works department. They are well-trained, competent, able to accomplish all aspects of their job - and prepared to move into the next role. Our Public Works Core Values are Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Safety, and Communication. Enjoy flexibility with your schedule! Choose between a four-day, 10-hour workweek (6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or a traditional five-day, 8-hour schedule (6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.). As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits: $175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City Up to three weeks of paid vacation Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year Nine paid holidays Tuition Assistance Free Library Card Free recreation center membership And so much more! Learn about our benefits here. Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Requirements

Knowledge of: Safety practices and procedures including the proper use of personal protective equipment; operation, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer systems; tools, equipment, and materials used in Public Works; traffic control, excavation safety.
Skill in: Communicating clearly both verbally and in writing; must be able to read, interpret and explain water meters, performing leak assessments; providing guidance, leadership, and assistance to assigned staff; operating, maneuvering, and controlling the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, or materials used; addressing and resolving customer complaints and concerns; performing basic mathematical calculations; reading an interpreting maps, charts, and schematics.
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer systems. Lead experience is preferred.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be considered an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements
Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class B Commercial driver's license prior to employment, Class A preferred.
Knowledge of TCEQ rules and regulations for water and sanitary sewer practices.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer systems. Lead experience is preferred.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer systems. Lead experience is preferred.
TCEQ Wastewater Collection Class II (or higher) License and Water Operator Distribution Class C (or higher) License.
Confined Space Entry certification and training.
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Responsibilities

Leads the work activities of assigned maintenance staff engaged in maintaining the City's infrastructure.
Maintains, and completes daily work orders through asset management and work order software.
Provides communication and job information to customers and Supervisors.
Ensures work sites are safe and appropriately secured in accordance with Public Works Standard Operating Procedures
Ensures own and subordinates' proper use of personal protective equipment and following all job site safety requirements.
Operates a backhoe, tandem dump truck, loader, air hammer, chain saw, mortar mixer, pump or other related tools and equipment.
Inspects vehicles, equipment and tools to ensure they are safe, clean, maintained, fueled and ready for use at all times.
Addresses and resolves citizen complaints in a respectful and courteous manner through clear communication and accurate information sharing.
Participates in training subordinate personnel, including Equipment Operators and Maintenance Workers.
Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.
Completes locate requests for marking infrastructure to prevent damage during third-party construction activities.
Investigates citizen requests to evaluate next steps for prioritization of work, including water and sanitary sewer repairs.
Fills in for Supervisor in his/absence to provide work assignments for the day, route customer service requests, and complete required notifications or paperwork.
Trained to function in Supervisor On-Call role to support after-hours scheduling and rotation.
Performs water quality testing and sampling in accordance with the City's Water Quality Monitoring Plan and TCEQ regulations.
Inspects and oversees work of contractors performing maintenance or repair of city water and sewer infrastructure.
Evaluates Right of Way Permits, As-Built Drawings, and other plan sets to facilitate valve crew shut-downs, contractor tie-ins, and other contractor work impacting city infrastructure.

Benefits

$175 annual boot allowance and $175 annual jean allowance after successful completion of six (6) month probation
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
Up to three weeks of paid vacation
Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
Nine paid holidays
Tuition Assistance
Free Library Card
Free recreation center membership