What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Leader - WU position at City of Beaumont, Texas?
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions: Supervises and participates with work crews in the maintenance, repair and installation of water and sewer lines, connections, mains, water meters, sump pumps, manholes, fire hydrants and lift stations; receives job assignments from general foreman and plans work schedules for crew; operates machinery, drives light and heavy duty vehicles, backhoe, mini excavator, flush trucks, vacuum truck, boring machines, forklift, front end loader, rodding machine, power saws, winch, pole lifting truck and uses various hand tools; repairs fences, culverts and landscapes; reads maps and blueprints; interacts with the public; distributes tools, equipment and supplies as needed; maintains necessary inventory of equipment and material on trucks, enforces safety regulations, prepares various reports and record of activities, hours worked, materials used, accidents and customer complaints; conducts vehicle and equipment maintenance.
Other Job Functions: Performs related duties as assigned.
Working Conditions
Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather; exposed to possibility of physical injury while operating equipment or when working in traffic or utilities construction areas and from constant/extreme noise; working in trenches, ditches, manholes and around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust and vapor hazards; subject to call out 24 hours a day; may work varying schedules. Must be available to work Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and overtime when necessary.
Minimum Essential Qualifications
Knowledge: Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in water utilities maintenance, repair, and minor construction activities; knowledge of state health rules and regulations relating to water and sewer systems; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions applicable to the assigned work.
Skills/Abilities: Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees performing various tasks; ability to understand, follow, and issue oral and written instructions; ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; ability to operate water pump, air compressor, tapping and boring machine, power saws, jackhammers and various small hand tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Must be able to write legibly.
Physical Requirements: Essential Constantly sees and hears; frequently lifts, carries and drags objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stands, stoops, bends, walks, drives vehicles, operates backhoe and writes by hand; infrequently pulls, pushes and holds objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of water utilities equipment and projects or related maintenance and repair experience; one (1) year of supervisory experience; minimum one (1) year experience in operating backhoe/excavator; advanced training/certification in water/wastewater fields preferred. Must obtain a Class D Water Distribution License within twelve (12) months of employment. A Class C Water Distribution License is preferred.
Other
Must possess a valid Class C drivers license with a good driving record. Other state valid Driver=s License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver=s license. Must acquire a Class A/CDL driver=s license with a tank endorsement within two (2) months of employment. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.
All Full-Time Civilian employees have the option to receive medical, prescription, and dental insurance.
