Crew Leader - Utilities

Desoto Group Inc; DeSoto (TX); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Education Pay

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Longevity Pay

Worker's Compensation

Deferred Compensation

Résumé du poste

Desoto Group Inc. seeks a qualified lead for a unit handling operational, construction, and maintenance activities in DeSoto, TX. You will plan, assign, and supervise tasks while coordinating between departments to ensure efficient work, safety, and compliance.

The role requires an associate degree and at least four years of related experience, plus a valid Texas driver’s license and state water/wastewater certifications. Strong record-keeping and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required and four years of related experience in crew construction or maintenance of water and wastewater systems.
• Possession of a valid Texas Class A or B driver's license with clean record.
• TCEQ Class C Water Distribution and Class II Wastewater Collection certificates or higher.

Responsabilités

• Lead a unit by assigning tasks, scheduling equipment, overseeing maintenance and repairs, enforcing safety practices, and resolving issues.
• Review and schedule priorities, file work orders, and refer jobs to contractors as needed.
• Promote a safe work environment by coordinating training and safety meetings and ensuring proper equipment use and risk management.
• Maintain records by entering work information, logging maintenance activities, and tracking job costs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Record keeping

Formation

Associate degree

Outils

Microsoft Office Suite

Description du poste

Description

The purpose of the position is to provide first line support to a work group or unit completing operational, construction or maintenance activities. This is accomplished by planning and organizing jobs; overseeing maintenance and repairs; coordinating projects between departments; and maintaining records of work performed. Other duties include training and enforcing safety regulations.

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

• L- We lift up our community
• O- We take ownership of our collective performance
• V- We value and respect all employees
• E- We empower employees to grow

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Works as lead for a unit or group by assigning work unit tasks; scheduling equipment and services; overseeing the maintenance and repair of equipment; ensuring all safety practices are followed; and resolving unexpected problems;
• Schedules and assigns activities by reviewing and scheduling priorities; reviewing, recording, and filing work orders; and referring jobs for contract work;
• Strives for safe work environment by scheduling and attending training; scheduling safety meetings; ensuring safety equipment and risk practices are followed; and filing claims as they occur;
• Maintains records by entering work information; recording maintenance activities; and tracking job costs; and
• Performs other assigned duties.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
  • Associate’s degree;
  • Four (4) years of related work experience on a crew in construction or maintenance of water and wastewater systems;
  • Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
  • Valid Driver’s License.
• LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Possession of a valid Texas Class A or Class B driver’s license with good driving record and ability to maintain while employed;
  • Possession of TCEQ-issued Class C Water Distribution Certificate or higher;
  • Possession of TCEQ-issued Class II Wastewater Collection Certificate or higher.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Position is subject to callback.

Supplemental Information

• Knowledge of City policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the construction and maintenance of water and wastewater systems;
• Knowledge of standard safety processes, work gear and procedures;
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products;
• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; and
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials;
• Ability to operate heavy equipment;
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with City administration, other employees, and the general public.

The full salary range for this position is $46,438.05 - $67,798.15.

The starting salary range for this position is $46,438.05 - $55,153.84.

Employee Benefit Information

Health Insurance- BCBS

Dental Insurance- BCBS

Vision Insurance - EyeMed Insight

Flexible Spending - Payflex

Employees can set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for yearly out of pocket medical expenses. Subject to IRS annual limits and restrictions.

Life Insurance- Dearborn National

The City provides each employee with a life insurance policy of 3 times their annual salary up to a maximum of $150,000.

Voluntary Term Life Option- Dearborn National

This is additional low cost life insurance available to employees and their dependents.

Employee Assistance Program- Deer Oaks

Assists in recommending counselors for any city employee experiencing personal problems.

Education Pay

Employees can receive a monthly additional pay for Associates, Bachelors, Masters and PHD degrees.

Social Security

Employee participates at 7.65% contribution with matching city funds.

Texas Municipal Retirement System

Employees participate in a statewide retirement program at 7% contribution with a city match of 2:1.

• Five years vesting, 20 years retirement at any age.

Vacation

• Non‑civil service employees accrue 6.67 hours per month (2 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Sick Leave

• Non‑civil service employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All police employees accrue 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year).
• All Fire employees accrue 15 hours per month (7.5 - 24 hour shifts a year).

Holidays

Non‑civil service employees receive 13 paid holidays per year including one personal or "floating" day.

Longevity Pay

Earned at a rate of $4 per month.

This is calculated on number of years of service up to and including 25 years (maximum $1200).

Worker's Compensation

Worker's compensation coverage is provided for all employees.

Fire/Police

Eligible for Education/Certification pay.

Deferred Compensation Plans- Mass Mutual/Empower

Payroll deduction for employee participation. City does not contribute.