Utilities Crewleader

City of Plantation•Plantation, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position involving manual labor and supervisory work over a crew of skilled workers performing a variety of manual tasks. The employee in this classification is responsible for the crew, ensuring assigned tasks are performed properly and efficiently, and that work schedules are maintained. Work is received from a superior in the form of specific assignments and is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Employees are hired as AT WILL employees that serve at the pleasure of the City and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

Requirements

Ability to operate a city vehicle and possess a Class B CDL with tanker endorsement
Considerable knowledge of radio transmitting equipment, meters and service lines
Knowledge of the materials, tools, and equipment used in the work assigned
Knowledge of the safety occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work
Ability to use the following programs: (Outlook, Excel, Word, ADP (Payroll), Hansen (work orders), City PGIS system)
Knowledge of modern methods of personal supervision
Ability to deal with customers and provide customer support
An employee in this position must also be skilled in defusing aggressive situations with customers
Ability to read and understand record drawings
Ability to comply with all State and local regulations regarding water distribution systems
Ability to multitask and maintain accurate records
Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
Ability to understand and follow instructions and to complete work assignments correctly
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and local regulators as well as the general public
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution systems, services, meters, sanitary sewer lines, and other Utilities infrastructure
Valid State of Florida Commercial driver’s license
Must possess a Class B Water Distribution Operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or obtain one within two years of employment in the position

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be considered

Responsibilities

Fill in for the crew Forman in his/her absence
Lead worker in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater system
Provides guidance and instruction to Utilities Service workers and Senior Service workers
May plan, lead and assist in cleaning and inspections of gravity sanitary sewer/storm water lines
Maintains records and submits reports of work performed
Operates and maintains applicable tools and equipment in a safe and proper working condition
Maintains cleanliness of work areas: removes debris, as needed
Estimates material needs; procures materials, equipment and supplies as needed
Operates heavy equipment
Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
Reads and utilizes drawings, maps GIS and utilities atlases
Schedules crews and personnel and timekeeping
Will be required to perform “stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs
May inspect work in progress, modify or adjust work schedule and related factors to ensure that projects are completed
May supervise and train crews in field; resolve complaints; operate various types of equipment; perform maintenance tasks
Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment and tools required to complete assigned tasks
Performs related work as required and as directed