Crew Leader

Job Summary
Serves as a first-line, working supervisor leading a maintenance crew performing proper maintenance of the City's water and wastewater system. Regularly interacts with customers and citizens as the first response to address concerns with water quality, water usage, utility billing and meter accuracy.

Essential Functions

• Works independently or as part of a team to maintain the City's water and wastewater infrastructure such as mains, fire hydrants, valves, meters, taps and manholes.
• Removes sewer blockages or repairs sewer lines using a jet machine, digging up a joint and replacing, etc.
• Works throughout the distribution system ensuring water quality and sufficient quantity.
• May have some discretionary responsibility for directing workers in accomplishing assigned projects.
• Installs water meters for new customers, changes out faulty meters, tests meters for accuracy and flow quantity.
• Obtains water samples for testing.
• Keeps detailed records of work performed using City's CMMS system.
• Responsible for daily work orders from Utility Billing Division and maintains accurate and detailed work records; plans daily activities regarding setting, replacing and testing meters, as well as solving billing questions.
• Repairs and replaces broken or leaking water mains requiring locating the problem/leak, getting to the source by using hand tools, backhoes, etc. and replacement or repair of the problem.
• Trains equipment operators in equipment operation and repair and replacement procedures.
• Operates specialized line inspection and installation devices and equipment such as a closed-circuit television camera and laser.
• Together with Equipment Operators, relocates and installs water and sewer taps, meters, valves, pipe sections, etc. as directed by supervisors.
• Performs the same basic function as Equipment Operators, but generally operates the heavier or more complex and specialized equipment and machinery and has more decision-making discretion and responsibility in accomplishing assignments according to directions.
• Directs and assists in the cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Responsible for locating barricades to ensure safe traffic management in and around work sites and adequate excavation shoring to ensure worker safety during operations.
• May be required to perform accurate recording of commercial and residential meters.
• May be assigned utility line locating utilizing utility maps, plan drawings and locating equipment.
• Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.
• Regular and timely attendance are required for this position.
• Interacts professionally and respectfully with the public, coworkers and others in the course of daily work.

Required Skills
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Operating knowledge of various equipment such as front-end loader/backhoe, jet machine, rodding machine, hydro stop, sewer line camera system, pipe cutters, portable pumps and hand tools.
• Must be proficient in backhoe operations.
• Physical ability and endurance to perform assigned tasks and manual capability to operate hand and power tools necessary to job function.
• Must have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Must have the ability to complete tasks as assigned.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member and treat co-workers and customers

with respect.

• Ability to work any day of the week (weekends and weekdays) and long hours.

Education, Experience And Other Requirements
Requires high school diploma or equivalent plus two years of progressively responsible experience in a closely related field.

Requires a Class 'C' Water Distribution or Class 'C' Surface Water or Class II Wastewater Collection license from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). If not in possession of the required license, then must obtain the license within 12 months of hire date or promotion.

Must obtain a Texas Class "A" driver's license within one year of hire or promotion and have an acceptable driving record as defined by City policy.

Must pass a Federal/National criminal background check.

Must pass a pre-employment basic physical, drug screen, functional assessment screening (Level 1), and a Titmus vision screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the essential functions of this position, there will be routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light
• Dusts and pollen
• Extreme heat and/or cold
• Wet or humid conditions
• Extreme noise levels
• Vibration
• Fumes and/or noxious odors
• Moving machinery
• Electrical shock
• Heights
• Toxic/caustic chemicals
• Other extreme hazards not listed above

Safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, hard hats, safety vests, steel-toe boots, back support belts, and seat belts are provided and must be worn as required by department procedures and good safety practices.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job entails moderate physical labor, which requires strength and agility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift, shovel, and carry 25 to 50 pounds and exert up to 70 pounds of force. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the job requirements change.

Regular full-time employees are assigned to work at least 40 hours per week, and are eligible for the City's benefit package, subject to the conditions and limitations of each program.

The City of Grapevine offers a generous and comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life insurance. Please click HERE to view more information.

01

Do you have a High School diploma/GED with 2 years of progressively responsible experience in a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

02

Do you have any of the following TCEQ certifications

• Class C Water certification
• Class C Surface Water certification
• Class II WW Collection certification
• None of the above

03

Do you have a current Class A CDL?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer City of Grapevine

Address P. O. Box 95104, 200 South Main Street

Grapevine, Texas, 76099

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