What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Crew Leader position at City of Highland Village, TX?
Salary : $24.07 - $26.47 Hourly
Location : Highland Village, TX
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 00278
Department : Utilities
Opening Date : 01 / 15 / 2025
Description
Utility Crew Leader
Drinking water is one of the most important services a City provides. Highland Village water utility division is responsible for 100 miles of water and sanitary sewer lines as well as all the treatment and pumping equipment. As a Utility Worker, you will set the work pace in the installation and maintenance of distribution, water productions and collection lines. With a population of about 17,000, the City of Highland Village is a vibrant, family oriented community in southern Denton County.
Utility Crew Leader job requirements :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Valid Class B CDL with tank endorsement
- Requires a grade "B" distribution or Grade "B" groundwater and a Class 2 Wastewater Collections licenses
- Five (5) years of previous experience in the field.
- Ability to fulfill physical requirements.
Hourly pay and position offered is based on experience and minimum qualifications.
Benefits
The following benefits are currently in effect for " regular status full-time employees." Note : The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify these benefits at any time, with or without notice.
Holidays
10 Paid Holidays - New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Birthday.
Vacation
Eligible employees receive ten (10) days of vacation accruing at 6.67 hours per month. Employees must be on payroll 6 months before receiving vacation time.
Additional vacation accruals apply to employees who have five (5) years of service and over ten (10) years of service.
Sick Leave
Eligible employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 8.00 hours per month. Employees must be on payroll 6 months before receiving paid sick time.
Personal Days
Eligible employees receive two (2) personal days off per year if hired before April 1. Those hired after April 1 and before October 1 receive 1 personal day during the 1st calendar year of employment, and those hired after October 1 receive no personal days for that year. Days must be used within the calendar year and cannot be carried over.
Funeral Leave
Eligible employees may be granted up to three (3) days off with pay per circumstance to arrange or attend the funeral of the immediate family.
Leave without Pay
Employees may be granted a short-term leave without pay for up to five (5) consecutive workdays for justifiable personal reasons. Requests for leave without pay for more than five (5) days may be approved by a Department Head.
Court Leave
When called for Jury Duty or as a witness of the City, employees receive their regular salary from the City while serving.
Military Leave
Eligible employees will be granted up to fifteen (15) days off with pay to attend a regular training activity.
Longevity Pay
Once a year, eligible employees who are employed with the City two (2) years or more receive longevity pay : 2-4 years, $4 / month; 5-10 years, $6 / month; 10 years, $7.50 / month
Retirement
Eligible employees are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Retirement contributions are deducted at seven percent (7%) from pay checks each pay period. As an additional benefit, employees receive life insurance equal to their annual salary while actively employed. Employees are vested after 5 years of service credit, with a 2-to-1 City match upon retirement.
Family & Medical Leave
The Family & Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) provides up to twelve (12) weeks of unpaid leave for eligible employees for certain family and medical reasons. Employees are eligible if they have worked for the City of Highland Village for at least one (1) year and have worked 1,250 hours over the previous twelve (12) months.
Workers' Comp
The City subscribes to the Texas Workers' Compensation Act. Employees may receive workers' compensation for on-the-job illnesses or injuries.
Health Insurance
Eligible employees are insured by Cigna Health Care.
Vision Insurance
Eligible employees receive vision insurance coverage through VSP (Vision Service Plan). The City covers eligible employee premiums at one hundred percent (100%).
Dental Insurance
Eligible employees receive dental insurance coverage through Cigna Dental. The City covers eligible employee premiums at one hundred percent (100%).
Life Insurance
Eligible employees receive $20,000 life insurance and $40,000 accidental death & dismemberment policy provided for the employee only. Additional Life can be purchased by the employee through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability
Eligible employees receive long term disability insurance, which provides an income of 60% of salary to age 65 if disabled, after a 180 day waiting period.
Flexible Reimbursement
Flexible medical and childcare spending accounts are available, which allow employees to save for medical expenses not covered by insurance and childcare expenses in pre-tax dollars. In addition, specialized insurance (accident, cancer, life, short-term disability, etc.) is also available through Colonial Insurance at the employee's expense.
Deferred Compensation
Supplemental retirement savings (employee sponsored) plans are available through International City / County Management Association's Retirement Corporation (ICMA-RC), Nationwide, and AIG Valic. These plans are tax-deferred. The City will match up to 2% of an employee's salary that is invested in a 457 plan. You must be employed with the City for 6 months to be eligible for the 2% match.
Tuition Reimbursement
Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $1,000 per calendar year for approved college courses. Employees must be on payroll for 6 months before they are eligible to apply for this program. Prior approvals from Supervisors and Department Heads are required to receive reimbursement
Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?
Do you have a valid Texas Driver's license with a good driving record?
How many years of work experience do you have in utilities?
List all related skills and experience you have in the field of utilities.
Do you have experience interacting with the public in regards to water & wastewater utility repair / construction?
Can you obtain a CDL Class B with Tanker Endorsement within 12 months of hire date?
Please state any certifications you have obtained that may be relevant to this position. If you have no certifications, state N / A.
Required Question
Salary : $1,000 - $1,200
