Construction Crew Leader

Who's On the Move; Georgetown, Northern (SC, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Who's On the Move is seeking a Construction Crew Leader to supervise and perform water and sewer construction, maintenance, and repair duties under general supervision. You will lead a crew, assign tasks, ensure safety, and coordinate with the Construction Supervisor.

Key duties include tapping lines, installing meters, hydrants, reading meters, managing supplies, operating heavy equipment, and overseeing dewatering and backflow work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of related field experience preferred.
• Valid SC Class A CDL with air brakes, fifth wheel and trailer endorsements.
• SC B Water Distribution License is required.
• SC B Waste Water Collection License required.
• 24 Hour HAZMAT Certification, Confined Space Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a work crew performing water and sewer construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Determines supplies and materials needs and communicates to supervisor.
• Operates and maintains equipment including trailers, excavator, and backhoe.
• Installs and repairs potable water and sewer systems and hydrants.
• Interprets measurements and designs, dewatering systems; reads meters.
• Interviews and recommends hires for subordinate positions with supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Mechanical ability

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Crew supervision

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

5 years related work experience

SC Class A CDL with air brakes with fifth wheel and Trailer endorsements

SC "B" Water Distribution License

SC "B" Waste Water Collection License

24 Hour HAZMAT Certification

Confined Space Certification

Job description

Under general supervision, the Construction Crew Leader is responsible for supervising, directing and performing a variety of water and sewer operation, construction, maintenance, and repair duties. This position reports directly to the Construction Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervises a work crew performing work involving tapping various sewer and water lines, installing lines and meters, hydrants, making various connections, excavating and maintaining proper elevations, boring under streets, overall maintenance and repair of existing facilities, removal of systems, testing installations, installing and inspecting backflow devices and reading meters
• Determines the need for supplies and materials and communicates that need to the supervisor
• Transport, operate, and maintain various equipment including trailers, excavator, backhoe, and other equipment.
• Install and repair potable water and sewer force mains
• Perform site restoration including sod, paved surfaces, and spoil removal
• Install and repair water and sewer taps
• Repair sewer wet wells and manholes
• Install, repair, and maintain fire hydrants
• Install and repair grinder and step units
• Install. inspect and repair back flow devices
• Design and install dewatering systems utilizing proper trenching methods
• Utilize available technology to calculate pipe lengths and depths, locate obstructions, and identify pipe and fittings.
• Interviews and makes hiring recommendations for subordinate positions in the department in conjunction with the Construction Supervisor

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Customer service skills
• Skill in operation of hand tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in maintenance, construction, and repair equipment.
• Basic mechanical ability
• Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to guide, direct, and motivate employees
• Ability to organize and supervise the activity of a construction crew

Desired Education and Experience:

Crew Leader Pay Grade 9

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of related work experience
• Valid SC Class A CDL with air brakes with fifth wheel and Trailer endorsements
• SC "B" Water Distribution License
• SC "B" Waste Water Collection License
• 24 Hour HAZMAT Certification
• Confined Space Certification