Water Utilities Crew Leader

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, leads a crew in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification perform technical, manual work. This position is responsible for repairing water leaks, repairing and installing sewer and water mains, and operates and maintains moderate to complex equipment. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and/or training involving water/wastewater construction, maintenance and repair type work, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess Texas Water Distribution C license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license
Must have completed appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment.
Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as water and sewer maps, equipment operator manuals, and line locates.
Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; ability to utilize principles of fractions; ability to interpret graphs.
Requires ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.
Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations characterized by repetitive or short cycle operations covered by set procedures or sequences.
Requires the ability to perform coordinated movements involving placing and turning motions, such as operating a TV camera for sewer lines, backhoe, flusher and dump truck and trailer, front-end loader, air compressor, gas and electrical pumps, and various hand tools.

Responsibilities

Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
Inspects job sites and enforces safety procedures.
Operates, checks, and maintains moderate to complex equipment.
Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
Installs new water mains of various sizes.
Disinfects and prepares new mains for testing and sampling.
Locates and repairs water leaks on water mains.
Makes water taps for various size water mains.
Locates and repairs sewer mains and manholes.
Locates and unblocks stoppages in sewer mains.
Responds to emergency situations after hours or on weekends.
Maintains/upgrades manholes.
Operates jet flusher and dump truck.
Serves on callout crew, as needed.
Maintains and cleans tools and job sites.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.