Crew Leader - Stormwater

Water Otter Job Board; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

TMRS retirement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The City of San Marcos is seeking a Stormwater Crew Leader to plan, coordinate, and oversee drainage infrastructure maintenance and construction, ensuring safe and reliable stormwater systems and strong coordination with external agencies.

This role directs projects, performs field design work, supervises staff, and administers the Stormwater Management Program, including equipment operations and on-call support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of street, drainage, or traffic maintenance experience, including two (2) years in a lead capacity.
• A Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within one (1) year of employment; CLP within 90 days.
• Confined Space Entry, Trench Safety, and Work Zone Traffic Control certifications within six (6) months.
• Obtain CISEC or CESSWI within three (3) years from date of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in maintenance, construction, and improvement of drainage infrastructure.
• Administers Stormwater Management Program and oversees drainage projects with external agencies.
• Supervises staff with direction, training, and performance feedback.
• Operates and oversees heavy equipment and performs manual work as needed.
• Monitors and coordinates maintenance of departmental equipment and schedules repairs.
• Provides on-call and emergency response for drainage issues and public concerns.
• Acts as Stormwater Systems Supervisor in absence.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Communication

Supervision

Education

High school diploma

Class A CDL

Certifications: Confined Space Entry

Certifications: Trench Safety

Certifications: Work Zone Traffic Control

CISEC or CESSWI within 3 years

Texas Driver's License

Job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Become part of a team that thrives on Professionalism, Innovation, Customer Experience, Integrity, and Teamwork — the values that guide how we serve our community.

This Stormwater Crew Leader leads the planning, coordination, and oversight of the City’s drainage infrastructure maintenance and construction, ensuring reliable and effective stormwater systems. It directs drainage projects, conducts field design work, and maintains strong coordination with external agencies to support project success. The role also administers the City’s Stormwater Management Program, oversees equipment operations, and provides responsive support to the public. Through the supervision of assigned staff, this position plays a key role in advancing the City’s infrastructure and service goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following list highlights the main responsibilities of this position. While it covers the core tasks, it may not include every duty that could be assigned. Employees may be asked to take on other responsibilities as needed to support the team and department.

• Leads and participates in the maintenance, construction, and improvement of the City’s drainage infrastructure, ensuring safe and effective operation of storm sewers, channels, ditches, detention ponds, and rights-of-way.
• Administers the City’s Stormwater Management Program and oversees drainage projects, including field design work, project planning, coordination with external agencies, and the preparation of required project documentation.
• Supervises assigned staff by providing direction, training, performance feedback, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, work quality expectations, and applicable regulations.
• Operates and oversees the use of heavy equipment and tools to support drainage maintenance and construction, and performs manual work as needed to ensure project completion.
• Monitors, inspects, and coordinates maintenance of departmental equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations, including scheduling repairs and performing field repairs when necessary.
• Provides on-call and emergency response support to address drainage issues, public concerns, and operational needs, and assists other City departments as required.
• Serves as acting Stormwater Systems Supervisor in their absence and performs related duties to support continuity of operations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) years of street, drainage, or traffic maintenance experience, including two (2) years of experience working in a lead capacity is required.
• A Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License is required within one (1) year of employment. A Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) is required within 90 days of employment.
• A Confined Space Entry, Trench Safety, and Work Zone Traffic Control certifications are required within six (6) months of employment.
• Obtain either Certified Inspector of Sediment and Erosion Control (CISEC) or Certified Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Inspector (CESSWI) within three (3) years from date of hire.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

COMPETENCIES AND ENVIRONMENT

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of regulations, municipal codes, blueprints, technical documentation, and manufacturer manuals, and the ability to interpret and apply them in field and project work.
• Skill in clear and effective verbal and written communication to maintain positive working relationships with City staff, outside agencies, contractors, vendors, and the public.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate assigned personnel to support safe, efficient, and high-quality work outcomes.
• Ability to assist in the administration of the City’s Stormwater Management Program and support related operational and compliance activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds regularly. Subject to vision and hearing constantly; standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling and foot controls frequently; sitting, fine dexterity, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, climbing and balancing occasionally; crawling rarely.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Working conditions involve exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, hot asphalt, hazardous chemicals/materials, and infectious diseases is involved. Utilizes personal protective equipment as required.

This is a safety sensitive position.

The City of San Marcos offers its employees a broad range of benefits to enhance their personal and occupational lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance.

View Our Benefits Guide.

BENEFITS

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

• United Healthcare
• Choice Plus PPO Plan
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Wellness Initiatives
• Virtual Doctor Visits 24/7
• Dental Plan
• Base Vision Plan
• Premium Vision Plan
• Laser Vision Correction discounts

Retirement

• Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
• Mission Square Retirement Corporation - optional 457-deferred compensation plan & Roth IRA

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Flexible Spending Accounts
• City-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Concierge Service
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Longevity pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Activity Center Membership
• Direct Deposit
• Home Buyer Incentive Application
• Home Buyer Incentive Policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave

The City of San Marcos is committed to supporting a flexible and positive work/life balance. Certain eligible positions may offer remote telework opportunities based on departmental operations and the nature of the work. Telework is not a fully remote arrangement, and eligibility and frequency are determined by the department director based on operational needs and the city's commitment to providing quality services to the community.

Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central