What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Systems Crew Leader position at City of Las Cruces, NM?
Nature of Work
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Position works the majority of time outdoors in all weather conditions with exposure to noise, mechanical hazards, blowing gas, traffic hazards, fumes, and dust; occasional exposure to explosives and burns during emergency situations. Protective clothing includes safety helmet with face shield, fire retardant coveralls, eye wear, steel toe boots, vests and breathing apparatus.
PHYSICAL FACTORS
WORK SITUATION FACTORS
FIRST CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Full-Time; Contract; Non-Exempt.
This position is graded CN15
Duties and Responsibilities
- Schedules, assigns, and oversees daily activities of the vactor truck crew; inspects completed work ensuring it remains compliant with standards and safety requirements, provides on-the-job training to new employees, and instructs crew on proper work procedures.
- Researches as-builts, maps, and line cards; determines if gas lines are live or abandoned through research as well as manually checking the lines; performs GPS functions on gas lines the crew is unable to locate.
- Operates and uses vactor truck and backhoe to locate and repair gas line, fuses poly pipe, glues PVC and ABS pipe, and primes and apes steel gas lines.
- Utilizes and employs various testing equipment, gas leak detection equipment, and pipe locating equipment; uses appropriate safety equipment and follows safety procedures.
- Operates and performs preventive maintenance on light equipment; performs work on trucks, backhoes, trenchers, tampers, and jackhammers.
- Responds to inquiries and complaints from City staff and the public; maintains necessary DOT documentation, daily logbooks, and records.
- Reviews, maintains, and updates records in various formats, mediums, and automated systems to ensure data integrity and adherence to internal controls, practices, and policies; demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless services.
- Provides performance feedback, trains, and instructs employees to meet established goals and objectives; participates in staff evaluations with designated supervisor to provide impartial feedback regarding performance; ensures that staff maintain safety standards and adhere to policies and procedures for efficient and safe operations.
Minimum Qualifications
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: Practices and methods regarding the construction and maintenance of natural gas distribution systems; practices, methods and techniques of various welds; current NM Excavation Law and NM811 policies and procedures, principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.
Ability to: perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; understand and interpret engineering drawings, sketches, specifications and regulations regarding natural gas distribution; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; operate a two-way communication device, safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; work in confined spaces, wear and use SCBA, and pass annual confined space physical; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.
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