Water Utilities Crew Leader - Wastewater

City of Hurst•Hurst, TX

6h•$26 - $31

About The Position

When assigned to Wastewater, provides work guidance and field supervision to an assigned maintenance crew. Inspects, maintains, and repairs the Wastewater Collection system, including sanitary sewer lines, lateral lines, and manholes. Treats lines using a jet truck and televises or inspects pipes with a camera. Must be available for overtime and standby as needed. The position assists the crew with operational duties, coordinates jobsite resources, supports contractors working on City infrastructure, responds professionally to customer complaints, and helps maintain worksite safety. The employee must be available for scheduled standby on-call rotation, maintain regular and punctual attendance, and work any day of the week and long hours as required.

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/or 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.
Class II Collections license issued by the TCEQ.
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 maps.
Ability to operate, load, unload, and prepare a backhoe for transport.
Ability to safely and competently operate a Vactor Sewer Truck.
Thorough knowledge of water distribution valve operations.
Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining a high degree of productivity.
Ability and flexibility to work any day of the week, including weekends, and long hours.
Regular and punctual attendance, flexibility to work overtime, and ability to respond to emergency situations during non-scheduled work hours.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and essential job function screening.

Responsibilities

Provide work guidance and field supervision to the assigned maintenance crew.
Inspect, maintain, and repair wastewater collection infrastructure, including sanitary sewer lines, lateral lines, and manholes.
Treat sewer lines with a jet truck and televise or inspect pipes with a camera.
Assist the assigned crew in performing duties as needed.
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 appropriate.
Maintain regular and timely attendance.
Participate in the scheduled standby on-call rotation and respond to emergencies during non-scheduled work hours.
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 city-wide.
Assist with planning jobsite operations, including pre-planning, staging, and worksite safety.