Wastewater Collections Lead

City of Denton•Denton, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the crew, responsible for the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of wastewater repairs, installations, and inspections. Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of subordinates; inspects the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects. Assists supervisor with employee interviews, selections, performance appraisals, discipline, etc. Experience in the construction and repair of water and wastewater lines, services and taps. Maintains on-call availability for after hours emergencies on a rotating basis and leads the crew as necessary in the event of sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc. May issue tools and materials as necessary. Assists in training subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job training or individual instruction. Operates equipment and performs duties of subordinates as needed. May transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job site. May operate heavy complex motorized equipment such as track hoe, backhoe, flushing truck, etc. Monitors and performs maintenance work and equipment operations in the field. Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Five (5) years experience in utility maintenance work and in operating heavy equipment
Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to read and write in order to prepare reports such as monthly reports, after-hour call log sheets and work orders; daily time sheets and evaluation of subordinates.
Knowledge in confined space entry, traffic control, and construction safety
Ability to use CMMS (cityworks) to input daily work orders
Must be able to interpret plans and calculate grade
Performs work in confined spaces such as manholes and liftstations
Ability to construct sewer lines by open cut and pipe bursting methods
Ability to fuse HDPE pipe to install by pipe bursting
Ability to use engineers level and philly rod to determine elevations
Ability to construct poured in place manholes
Ability to set up traffic control plans according to the TXMUTCD
Ability to lay asphalt for temporary and permanent patching
Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Tank Vehicle endorsement and a good driving record OR must possess a valid Class C driver’s license with a good driving record and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement within six (6) months of employment
Must possess or obtain a valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
Must possess or obtain a valid TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License within thirty-six (36) months of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must be able to work a flexible schedule that could include nights and weekends

Nice To Haves

Current Wastewater experience
Knowledge/Experience with Flushing Trucks
Pipe Bursting experience in wastewater lines
Supervisor experience
Current TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License
PACP Certification

Responsibilities

Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of subordinates
Inspects the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects
Assists supervisor with employee interviews, selections, performance appraisals, discipline, etc.
Maintains on-call availability for after hours emergencies on a rotating basis and leads the crew as necessary in the event of sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, etc.
May issue tools and materials as necessary
Assists in training subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job training or individual instruction
Operates equipment and performs duties of subordinates as needed
May transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job site
May operate heavy complex motorized equipment such as track hoe, backhoe, flushing truck, etc.
Monitors and performs maintenance work and equipment operations in the field
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Performs other duties as assigned