Crew Leader

Salary: $24.04 HourlyLocation : TX 75702, TXJob Type: Regular Full-timeJob Number: 995072Department: WaterOpening Date: 07/23/2025Purpose Of PositionTo supervise a construction/repair crew consisting of a Semi-Skilled Laborer, a Laborer and a Truck Driver. To direct them performing minor maintenance and repairs to the water distribution and wastewater collection systems. To direct them in the installation of sewer and water taps. To direct them in the installation of new water or sewer mains. To ensure each work site is maintained in a safe manner.Essential FunctionsMust be familiar with water and sewer tapping machines. Must have basic plumbing skills and be familiar with materials associated with such.Must be able to install D.I., PVC, C.I. and clay pipe and their appurtenances.Must be able to set water meters, meter boxes, and run water services from main to property.Must be able to install, replace and repair fire hydrants, water valves and set paving boxes.Must be able to use hand tools and specialty tools used in the water and sewer industry.Must be able to work safely without injury to self and others.Must be able to install, replace and repair precast concrete manholes, risers and ring/lid assemblies.Understand and direct the setup of traffic control devices and road closures.Must be able to run power equipment including gas powered compaction packers, gas powered cut-off saws, hydraulic saws, hydraulic jack hammers, hydraulic pumps, air tools, jack hammers, impact wrenches, etc.Must be able to operate a forklift, backhoe, loader and trac-hoe as needed.Must be able to read, write, and understand the English language and communicate with customers and coworkers. Read construction plans and complete materials estimates.Cut concrete, ductile iron pipe, PVC pipe, clay pipe and cast iron pipe. Pour and finish concrete.Record keeping and paperwork.Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours if needed.Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to safely lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100-lbs. Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for short periods of time.Must be able to work in inclement weather.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsEducation and Experience: High School diploma or GED required. Must be familiar with hand and power tools. Must be able to operate a loader, backhoe, trac-hoe and forklift. Must be able to operate a combination truck and trailer hauling backhoe, bulldozer, and materials. Must be able to operate dump trucks and light duty trucks including 3-ton, 1-ton, 3⁄4-ton varieties, and various trailers. Must have a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with clear driving record. Must have a valid Class "C" Water Distribution License. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, but must be available for rotating on-call duty, which may work after hours, weekends, and holidays. Must have a telephone and reliable transportation. Must live close enough to Tyler to be able to respond to calls within 20-minutes.Five (5) years of job-related experience preferred.City Of Tyler PolicyIt is the policy of the City to recruit, employ and to provide compensation, promotion, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, and other protected veteran. The City affirms that employment decisions shall be made only on the basis of a person's ability to perform the essential functions of the job. The City shall continually review its employment practices and personnel procedures and take positive steps to assure that equality of employment opportunity in the City of Tyler, Texas is a fact as well as an ideal.The City of Tyler supports a policy of a drug and alcohol free workplace. All candidates are subject to pre-employment testing, which may include, but is not limited to, Drug and Alcohol Screenings, Work Fitness Evaluation, Criminal Background Check, and Consumer Report/Credit Check.The City of Tyler believes in putting people first. We are passionate, proactive, and purposeful in our mission to serve our community and make a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors.The City of Tyler offers the following benefits: Full range of benefits including Health/Teledoc, Dental, Vision, Disability, and $10K of Life Insurance at no cost to the employee 2:1 match in our TMRS Retirement Plan 11 paid holidays Generous paid time off Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Supplemental life insurance Short Term Disability Award-winning Infants at Work Program Employee Assistance Program Tuition reimbursement Ongoing professional development We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits at affordable rates. Any full-time employee regularly scheduled to work 40 hours or more per week or any part-time employee with a work schedule of 30 hours or more per week is eligible to enroll for insurance coverage.01In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below. Yes No 02Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED? Yes No 03Are you familiar with and/or have the ability to operate any of the following? (Check all that apply) Hand Tools Power Tools Loader Backhoe Track-hoe Forklift Trailer Hauling Light Duty Trucks N/A 04Are you able to operate a dump truck and light-duty truck, including 3-ton, 3/4-ton, and various trailers? Yes No 05Are you willing to work a rotating on-call schedule and overtime as required on nights, weekends, and holidays? Yes No 06Do you live close enough to Tyler to be able to respond to calls within 20-minutes? Yes No 07Do you possess a valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License with a clear driving record? Yes No Required Question