Collection and Distribution Assistant Team Leader

Prince William County Service Authority Inc.; County Center (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince William County Service Authority Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Team Leader to oversee field crews performing water distribution and sewer collection projects. You will lead, train, and guide operations, locate infrastructure, and ensure safety compliance on site.

The role requires CDL with Tanker endorsement, DOT medical card, and strong supervisory skills. On-site work with periodic after-hours calls is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and 3+ years in water distribution or sewage systems.
• Valid driver's license; CDL with Tanker endorsement; DOT medical card.
• Must pass air brakes test; forklift certification; VDOT Work Zone certification.
• Ability to supervise and train staff; lead crew in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead crew in maintenance, construction and repair of water and sewer systems.
• Perform sewer work: excavation, repairs, new installations, hydrant maintenance.
• Locate utilities using MISS Utility practices and mark locations.
• Enforce safety SOPs; participate in after-hours emergency repairs.
• Interview and train staff; provide direct oversight and coordinate with GIS/As-builts.
• Operate and maintain equipment (backhoes, loaders, air compressors, chain saws).
• Process Cityworks tickets, plan routes, and communicate with contractors.
• Meet homeowners, verify locations, and supervise utility workers.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety procedures

Equipment operation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years experience in water distribution/caving (sic)

Tools

CDL with Tanker endorsement

Air brakes knowledge

Forklift certification

Cityworks / GIS tooling

Miss Utility locating equipment

Job description

Position Summary

Performs skilled work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer systems. Operates motorized construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, high-pressure hydraulic sewer cleaning equipment, and related equipment. Performs utility location work in response to MISS Utility requests. Experienced Assistant Team Leaders initiate their daily assignments, follow through on assignments, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring situations. In the absence of the Collection and Distribution Team Leader or Collection and Distribution Supervisor, who assumes technical supervisory responsibility for the personnel assigned to a crew. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions

• Lead by example to engage, inspire, encourage, and train other employees. Lead and assist the crew in the performance of assignments in maintenance, construction, and repair of the water distribution and sewage collection system.
• Perform sewer main excavation and repair work; new installations; sewer manhole maintenance; sewer main easement maintenance; lateral excavation and repair; fire hydrant maintenance and various other related sewer equipmentand facility maintenancework.
• Lead and assist work crew in performing manual field locating marking of sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, water mains, lines, and other related structures as requested. Locate and mark the horizontal location of water and sewer facilities following existing construction codes.
• Ensure job site safety by following all standard operation procedures (SOPs) for safety.
• Participate in the On-Call Program and perform after-hour emergency repair work.
• Participate in interviews, recommend selection of new employees, train, evaluate, and provide direct oversight of staff. Collaborates with engineering requests to perform field checks and as-built verifications for GIS updates
• Attend weekly safety and staff meetings at the Operation Center, providing information and updates to projects
• Operate air compressors and jackhammers, pumps, chain saws,and other equipment as required.
• Operate, train, and instruct team members in the correct operation of Prince William Water's vehicles such as backhoes, loaders, flusher trucks, asphalt rollers, trenches, and track machines. Regularly operate a diesel or gasoline-driven rubber-tired backhoe/loader used for excavating water and/or sewer lines for repair, maintenance, construction, snow removal, grading, loading dirt or gravel, and other materials as required. Operates high-pressure hydraulic sewer flushing equipment.
• Regularly services motorized equipment such as checking and adding oil, greasing machines, and/or refueling, cleaning, and complying with regular preventive maintenance schedules as directed by Fleet Maintenance. Advises Fleet Maintenance of any problems encountered while operating equipment. Inspects all systems for Preventative Maintenance.
• Respond to requests generated by contractors, developers, other utility companies, customers, or sources to locate infrastructure features, which includes physically going out to the site/location to locate lines with underground locating equipment, i.e., pipe-horn or m-scope. Mark the location of lines or facilities with paint, stake, or marking flagging. Meets with contractors/construction personnel on site to verify or confirm utility locations and location requests provide any other necessary information and answer questions about work.
• Complete required documentation through Cityworks associated with the VA811 MISS Utility process. Sort and review requests by assigned areas to ensure request is in Prince William Water's responsible area, code, and record necessary information on completed tickets to be returned to Operations and Maintenance(O&M) Dispatcher/Monitor, schedule route for work requested, returns telephone calls and, if necessary, contacts contractors/utility companies that generated MISS Utility request to ask questions needed to complete work, answer questions, or confirm information.
• Identify areas for process improvements using Plan Do Check Adjust (PDCA). Creates and deploys incremental and innovative improvements. Uses data-driven asset management to enhance proactive maintenance.
• Initiate project set up and close out forms for Capital Improvement Project work and inspect work performed by Unit Price Contractors working for Prince William Water.
• Collect, correct, and update site plans, construction plans, and Prince William Water's system maps with accurate information gathered in the field. Provides this information to appropriate personnel or locations.
• Meet with homeowners to advise them on the location of lines on privateproperty.
• Provide work direction and job assignments to UtilityWorkers.
• Monitor the work of private contractors working near Prince William Water'sutilities.
• Respond to customer needs and requests.
• Investigate and fix equipment problems.
• Prepare and maintain reports, Cityworks work orders, requisitions, timesheets, permits, eICS, and Cayenta reports.
• Assist Team Leader with advising and assigning employees to perform regular and emergency maintenance work.
• Operate a Prince William Water vehicle.
• May be deemed essential at anytime.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Essential Skills and Experience

Essential Competencies:

• Knowledge of construction, repair, operation, and maintenance relating to the operation of underground water and sewer infrastructure.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of traffic control regulations, traffic laws, ordinances and rules involved in traffic control, and appropriate control utilization of trucks and equipment before beginning excavations.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; general mathematical principles; basic computer software applications.
• Knowledge of technical maps, engineering records, plans, and drawings.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; work cooperatively with others.
• Skill in the use of tools, equipment, and materials of the trade, including line locating equipment.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and construction of water distribution and/or sewage collection systems.
• Or combination of education and experience as described above.

Required Licenses/Certifications and Other Special Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license consistent with Prince William Water policy requirements.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 120 days of employment in this position.
• Valid Medical Examiner's Card from passing a Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 120 days of employment in this position.
• Must pass air brakes knowledge test.
• Valid Forklift Operators Certification upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Valid Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Basic Work Zone Traffic Control Certification upon hire or required to obtain and maintain within 90 days of employment in this position.

Minimum Lead/Supervisory or Management Experience:

• Supervises and directs the work of others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands of this position are available upon request. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications do not express absolute employment or promotional standards. They are general guidelines that should be considered along with the job-related selection or promotional criteria.