Utilities Crew Leader (Stormwater)

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

Oversees and performs skilled work in the repair and maintenance of water mains and sewers, stormwater system infrastructure, roadway infrastructure, and/or other work in connection with water and wastewater and stormwater systems. Installs and maintains swales in the Rights of Way, cleans city owned stormwater infrastructure, and performs stormwater infrastructure inspections.   

When assigned to Stormwater operations, the employee supervises and participates in a variety of semi-skilled and skilled tasks in the construction, operation, and maintenance of stormwater and right-of-way systems.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). 

• Lead worker in the repair and maintenance of the water, wastewater, and stormwater system infrastructure and roadway infrastructure;
• In conjunction with the Division Chief, provides guidance and instruction to Utilities Serviceworkers and Senior Serviceworkers
• May plan, lead, and assist in cleaning, and inspection of gravity sanitary sewer/stormwater lines
• May plan, lead, and assist in the maintenance of roadway infrastructure
• Maintains records and submits reports of work performed
• Operates and maintains applicable tools and equipment in a safe and proper working condition
• Performs a variety of skilled major construction jobs, including carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electrical, painting, fabrication, and installation, as assigned
• May perform a variety of skilled labor associated with roadway construction and maintenance
• Maintains cleanliness of work areas; removes debris, as needed
• Estimates material needs; procures materials, equipment, and supplies, as needed
• Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loaders and bull dozers, as needed
• Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standard operating procedures
• Reads and utilizes drawings, maps GIS and utilities atlases
• Schedules crews and personnel and timekeeping
• Will be required to perform "stand-by duty", being available and responding to off-duty emergency call-ins to effect repairs
• May be required to work nights and weekends
• Uses iPad, digital hand-held tools and asset management systems
• Knowledgeable in the use of asset management software and platforms
• Performs related work as required

1. High School Degree or G.E.D.
2. Must demonstrate at least three (3) years of construction experience, at least one (1) year of which must have been at the journeyman level.  Serves as a lead worker. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience or education.
3. Commercial Driver's License - Class B with Air Brake and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment.
4. Depending on the position, a State of Florida Class "A" CDL may be required.
5. Tanker endorsement and Class A/B CDL is required when operating a wastewater or stormwater tanker/Vactor truck Water Distribution Level 3 or higher license may be required.
6. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) to the online application.

Salary : $26 - $41