PW CREWLEADER WATER

City of Gladstone • Gladstone, MO

1d • $0 - $50,024 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading a crew in the maintenance of water lines, fire hydrants, and water valves.

Requirements

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years’ experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid CDL Class B driver's license with air brake and tank vehicle endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Missouri for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Must obtain DS3 certification within 6 months of hire (requires 3 total years in water distribution to earn).

Responsibilities

• Performs emergency water main repairs.
• Relocates and extends water lines.
• Assists with water line taps and fire hydrant repairs.
• Assists in selection, training, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Restores city rights of way and private property disturbed by construction.
• Performs concrete and asphalt repairs to restore property to usable condition.
• Performs valve maintenance and water line mapping.
• Cross-trains with other divisions and assists as-needed.
• Serves on-call for snow/ice operations.
• Performs distribution water maintenance.
• Serves as the department’s utility maintenance specialist.
• Serves on-call every sixth week and more frequently as-needed. On-call requires a 30-minute response time.
• Locates utilities as-needed.
• Oversees the flushing of the water distribution system annually.
• Supervises and assists in making water connections to water mains for houses and businesses.
• Complies with established safety standards and regulations. Promotes safety and helps set standards.
• Establishes work zones to ensure the safety of staff members and the general public.
• Determines necessary materials, equipment, and personnel required to perform assigned tasks.
• Build and maintain tactful, effective/positive working relationship with co-workers, other city employees, and the public.
• Foster and contribute to a work environment that supports and exhibits honesty, diversity, integrity, trust and respect.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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