Water/Wastewater Construction Crew Leader

City of Brenham, TX•Brenham, TX

3d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises and assists crew in laying, maintaining, and repairing water and sewer lines; plans line construction projects; and completes paperwork on jobs performed. When needed, assist with new construction or repairs to the water distribution system. Starting Pay Rate is $20.18 per hour. Higher pay rate may be considered for candidates with relevant experience. Residency Requirement: "Employees who are likely to be called to work in cases of emergency may be required to reside within reasonable response commuting ranges of their places of work. A reasonable response time to an emergency is thirty (30) minutes." Residency which allows response time to a City emergency of thirty (30) minutes MUST be established with 90 days of hire.

Requirements

High school graduation or its equivalent plus two years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
General management principles
Water and sewer line management principles, practices, procedures, and safety codes
Budgeting principles and procedures
Computers
Standard office practices and procedures
Operate computers
Build, maintain, and repair water and sewer lines
Establish and effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
Develop, organize, motivate, and effectively utilize staff
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Read and interpret manuals, ArcGIS mapping, policies, and other documents
Valid Texas commercial driver's license (B CDL), Class II Wastewater collection license, or ability to obtain license within 180 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of TCEQ rules and regulations for water and wastewater

Responsibilities

Supervises and assists crew in laying water and sewer lines
Supervises maintenance workers and equipment operators, including assigning and reviewing work, training, and conducting performance reviews
Ensures that crew follows established safety and operating procedures such as using the proper shoring equipment, CGI gas detectors, and PPE
Plans line construction projects, including reading blueprints, cut sheets, and determining proper location of lines to be installed
Determines grades for sewer line replacements and sets grades for new construction
Sets up street barricades and detour routes as necessary
Supervises and assists crew in fixing line leaks and breaks
Performs inspections on new construction
Performs routine maintenance of sewer system components, including videoing sewer mains, jetting sewer mains, and smoke testing sewer mains
Operates various equipment, including jet machine, power saw, underground utility locator, water pumps, backhoe, cranes, hydro excavator, and loaders
In the absence of the department Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent, supervises the Water/Wastewater Construction department
Completes work orders, equipment/labor logs, and required paperwork
Serves on call duty with water department to respond to after-hours customer water or sewer problems