What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Distribution Crewleader position at Employer City of Redlands?
Description
$5,000 HIRING INCENTIVE
PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$3,000 PAID UPON HIRE
$2,000 AT SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF PROBATION
1ST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS WILL TAKE PLACE ON 2/27/2025
The City of Redlands is rated as a T5/D5 water system.
The City encourages and supports career development by reimbursing staff for approved CEUs and specific water industry training related to assigned job functions.
Under general supervision, plans, schedules, lays out, trains and participates in operation and maintenance of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department potable, non-potable/recycled water distribution system, performs a full range of welding and fabrication work, repair and install distribution and infrastructure, repair equipment, operate heavy equipment, and perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. Exercises technical and functional leadership over assigned staff.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Leads, trains oversees, and works together with assigned staff to ensure the proper, safe and efficient operation of the water distribution system;
- Provides input in the evaluation of assigned personnel, identifies development needs and makes recommendations;
- Drives, operates, and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles;
- Provides for the training of assigned personnel, ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; and provides technical assistance and advice;
- Responds tactfully and effectively to customer inquiries and complaints;
- Ensures timely completion of preventive maintenance programs;
- Prepares requisitions for necessary tools, equipment, and supplies;
- Researches and recommends new operational methods, techniques and equipment, and recommends their application;
- Ensures adherence with safety programs and practices in work methods and procedures;
- Educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment;
- Surveys surrounding work area for proper elevation as per plans;
- Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, truck driving, and a variety of installation and repair activities;
- Maintains and updates a variety of records, logs, reports, and maps;
- Serves as Water Distribution Supervisor in their absence, as requested; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
- Four years of experience in the installation, construction, and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and appurtenances.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in water technology.
- Some college level coursework in water technology, environmental sciences, or related field is desirable.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
- Possession and maintenance of a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 Certificate.
- Possession and maintenance of a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 Certificate, or must possess within 18 months from appointment.
Special Requirements:
- May be required to participate in standby/on call program.
- Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 100 lbs.;
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
- Regularly exposed to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards;
- Regularly travel to different sites and locations;
- Ability to distinguish color and wear protective apparel; and
- Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.
Benefits associated with this position include:
- Medical Insurance – City pays between $800 and $2,100 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon level of coverage;
- Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
- Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
- State Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance - $25,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
- The City participates in Social Security
- Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
- Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
- 14 Paid Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.
Salary : $300 - $2,000
