Utility Crew Leader I - Utility Services

City of Temple•Temple, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Utility Crew Leader I supervises a crew, operates heavy equipment, installs sewer and water taps, repairs water leaks, and assists service technicians in cleaning sewer lines. This role is responsible for repairing, replacing, and installing water and sewer lines, valves, fire hydrants, clean-outs, manholes, and related equipment. The position also involves installing taps for water and sewer, providing supervision and training for assigned crew members, and operating various hand tools and heavy equipment. Planning and ordering necessary parts, supplies, and equipment, inspecting equipment, and ensuring safety policies are followed are also key duties. The role requires preparing job documents, marking water and sewer line locations, and using sewer cameras for inspections. The Utility Crew Leader I must follow City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Two years of qualifying experience
Valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
Class C Water Distribution and Class II Wastewater Collection licenses

Responsibilities

Repairs, replaces, and installs water and sewer lines, valves, fire hydrants, clean-outs, manholes, and related equipment.
Installs taps for water and sewer.
Provides supervision and training for assigned crew members.
Operates hand tools and heavy equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders, trenching machines, boring machines, and various other equipment.
Plans, coordinates, and orders necessary parts, supplies and equipment for assigned jobs.
Inspects all equipment before use and reports problems to supervisor or fleet maintenance.
Ensures that all safety policies are adhered to, and PPE is utilized. Ensures safety equipment is used, inspected, and installed correctly for each assignment.
Prepares job documents recording parts, man hours, and equipment used on the job. Documents all pertinent data in the work order management system.
Provides and marks locations for water and sewer lines for other departments, customers and the public.
Uses sewer camera to inspect sewer mains and services, and various other pipelines.
Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.