Water Utilities Crew Leader - Distribution

City of Hurst•Hurst, TX

7h•$26 - $31

About The Position

The Water Utilities Crew Leader in Water Distribution provides work guidance and field supervision to an assigned maintenance crew. The position inspects, maintains, and repairs water distribution infrastructure, including water mains, water meters, and water services, and assists contractors working on behalf of the City of Hurst. The role includes standby duty on nights, weekends, and holidays as assigned, and requires availability for overtime and standby as needed. The position requires recent water/wastewater operations experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities needed to perform the job. The employee must hold a Texas Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire or promotion and a TCEQ Class C Distribution license. Employment is subject to a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening. This job involves moderate physical labor and strength and agility. Work frequently requires standing; reaching; climbing or balancing; stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and talking and hearing. The employee may occasionally sit or smell, and must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry up to 50 pounds. Work frequently involves exposure to disagreeable environmental factors, including all temperatures when working outside. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Recent experience in water/wastewater operations and knowledge of water/wastewater best management practices, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Valid Texas Class A CDL with a Tanker Endorsement upon hire or promotion.
Acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.
TCEQ Class C Distribution license.
Pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.
Ability to locate, isolate, mark out, and call in a main leak without supervision.
Ability to troubleshoot and repair a water meter leak without supervision.
Ability to read water and wastewater infrastructure mapping.
Ability to operate, load, unload, and prepare a backhoe for transport.
Ability to safely and competently operate a Vactor Sewer Truck.
Ability to assist in planning jobsite operations, including pre-planning, staging, and worksite safety.
Thorough knowledge of water distribution valve operation.
Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high degree of productivity.
Ability to work any day of the week, including weekdays and weekends, and long hours.
Regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime, and ability to respond to emergencies during non-scheduled work hours.

Responsibilities

Provide work guidance and field supervision to an assigned maintenance crew.
Inspect, maintain, and repair water distribution infrastructure, including water mains, water meters, and water services.
Assist the assigned crew in performing duties as necessary.
Coordinate jobsite needs, including tools, equipment, parts, and fuel.
Move equipment, tools, and supplies from the truck to the jobsite.
Assist contractors working for the City of Hurst on city infrastructure.
Respond professionally to customer complaints.
Maintain worksite safety for coworkers and the general public.
Perform related duties as directed when they are logical and appropriate.
Maintain regular and timely attendance and punctuality.
Participate in the standby on-call rotation as scheduled.
Interact professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers, and others.
Adhere to Hurst’s Code of Ideals and The Hurst Way, and foster positive employee relations and morale citywide.