Water & Sewer Field Maintenance Crew Leader

City of St Marys • St Marys, GA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing a variety of specialized maintenance and repair functions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Knowledge of carpentry.
• Knowledge of plumbing and distribution systems, plant operation and meter operation.
• Knowledge of masonry.
• Knowledge of welding/cutting equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules.
• Knowledge of computers and job related software.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in operating various types of equipment.
• Skill in dealing with problems.
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• More than two years of related experience required
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.
• Possession of a valid state driver’s license issued for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Leads Water Maintenance Repair Crew; serves as day-to-day crew leader.
• Mows and weeds City grounds.
• Removes tree limbs using the sidearm cutter.
• Cuts trees and limbs with chainsaw.
• Drives flatbed dump truck and/or small dump truck for hauling materials to and from job sites.
• Drives bucket trucks and heavy equipment.
• Runs loader to load and unload truck, to backfill, and remove dirt from job site.
• Serves as traffic control flagger to keep traffic flowing and places road work signs for safety; serves as pole man for surveying.
• Operates backhoe for pot hole repairs; repairs pot holes by filling asphalt; assists with manhole repairs.
• Installs and repairs sewer lines, lift stations, water taps, meters, BFPs, force main, gravity flow lines and services; repairs water lines, water main lines and services, and fire hydrants; locates water and sewer lines prior to performing repairs to avoid damage.
• Repairs concrete driveways, sidewalks, storm drains.
• Pours forms, places forms, and finishes cement.
• Sets up and operates laser transit for ditches, manholes, and pipes to ensure a proper grade.
• Rakes ditches and grades; levels out roads and ditches.
• Lays brick or block for drain boxes, valve boxes, or drying beds.
• Inspects and maintains equipment; fuels trucks and equipment; washes trucks and equipment and lubricates as needed.
• Installs decorative lights for special event; sets up stages for special events.
• On call for after hour water/sewer issues.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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