Water Distribution Crew Leader III/IV

Recruitment #25-045

Selection Timeline: (Note: The following process may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Director.)

NOTE: City offices will be closed to the public from 12/23/24 through 01/03/25.  

• On Thursday, 01/09/25 recruitment will close. All application materials must be received by the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm; postmarks are not accepted.  
• To apply, submit:

1. Application - online application only.  Resumes are not accepted in lieu of filling out the application form completely.  Click the Apply button to begin the online application process.
2. Response to supplemental questions - will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Any work experience described here must also be included in your employment history on the main application.

• Weeks of 01/13 and 01/20/25:  Applications will be competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications for this position. 
• Weeks of 02/03 and/or 02/10/25:  Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment and interviews will be tentatively scheduled. The examination process will include an interview and may include a written and/or performance exam.

(May include, but are not limited to, those duties below.)

• Supervises all activities of a water distribution maintenance crew; coordinates, schedules, directs and controls crew activities while in the field; trains crew members in all aspects of job performance; assists in or independently performs the evaluation and discipline of crewmembers.
• Receives and communicates daily assignments.
• Effectively resolves on-the-job problems as they occur; troubleshoots complex maintenance and repair issues and develops solutions or makes recommendations.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety of the workers, equipment and public at a work site.
• Responsible for the crew's effective interaction with the public, other crews, and outside construction or maintenance workers.
• Determines quantities and types of materials, tools, equipment and labor needed to complete assigned projects; arranges for the delivery or pick-up of supplies.
• Maintains daily logs and records of work performed and materials used; completes work orders and routine reports as required; utilizes and maintains related computer programs and data bases
• Performs water quality field tests and collects water quality samples.
• Directs crewmembers in the flow testing of hydrants, the location and marking of existing water mains, meters, valves and other facilities for City crews and independent contractors using a sonic and/or magnetic pipe locator, and, the performance of various water quality field tests.
• Performs any and all duties performed by Water Distribution maintenance workers, including installing, connecting, relocating, and replacing new water mains, service lines, valves, pumps, meter boxes and fire hydrants; cutting and fitting pipes and making taps; safely setting placement of traffic control devices; digging, widening and backfilling trenches and other excavations; and, performing street and sidewalk repairs.
• Operates equipment such as backhoes, wheel and track front-end loaders, and large trucks and may perform field maintenance on heavy equipment and related vehicles.
• Performs the more complex maintenance and repair of tools and equipment.
• Tactfully responds to questions and comments from the public.
• Conducts leak surveys by operating electronic leak detection equipment and completing logs, orders, and records.
• Performs water related infrastructure locates with electronic locating equipment and complete related work orders.
• May perform arc and gas welding in the cutting, repair, or fabrication of equipment, tools, parts and fixtures.
• May be required to perform duties related to confined space entry. 
• Performs other related duties that may be reasonably expected as part of this classification.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping and making repetitive hand movements in the performance of daily duties.  The position also requires both near and far vision when operating assigned equipment.   The ability to lift, carry and push tools, equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 pounds is also required.   Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions, including wet, heat, and cold.   The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust chemicals, and air contaminants.  The nature of the work may also require the incumbent to climb ladders, use power and noise producing tools and equipment, drive motorized vehicles and work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Restricted Automatic class A driver's license with tanker, 5th wheel and air brake endorsements
                                                           OR
• a California Unrestricted Class A drivers’ license [1] and a safe driving record.  

• Must possess at time of appointment and continue to maintain a Water Distribution Operator’s Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) for each of the following positions:
  • Water Distribution Crew Leader III: Grade III (D3)
  • Water Distribution Crew Leader IV: Grade IV (D4)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must reside within a 30-minute response time by the end of probationary period.
• Willingness to perform on-call duty assignment and callback work as assigned, which may include holidays, weekends, and evenings.
• Willingness to wear a uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification in First Aid and CPR
• Successful completion of City of Santa Cruz's Leadership Development Program.

[1] The salary for this classification includes compensation for the CA class A driver’s license with tanker, 5th wheel and air brake endorsements; therefore, no separate, additional pay applies.

• Deputy Director/Operations Manager
• Superintendent of Distribution
• Water Distribution Supervisor V-Chief Distribution Officer
• Water Distribution Supervisor IV
• Water Distribution Crew Leader IV
• Water Distribution Crew Leader III
• Senior Water Distribution Operator
• Water Distribution Operator III
• Water Distribution Operator II
• Water Distribution Operator I-Operator-in-Training

Salary : $86,316 - $128,016