CREW LEADER - WASTEWATER

Oaklandparkfl; Oakland Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oakland Park is seeking a working crew leader to supervise divisions such as Water, Wastewater, and Fleet. You will assign, instruct, and coordinate crews to ensure timely completion of maintenance, repair, and service orders while optimizing labor and equipment usage.

ESSENTIAL qualifications include a High school diploma or GED, a Florida Class B Driver’s License, and a Level 3 Distribution System Operator License. On-call availability may be required, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus 3 years of lead worker experience in fleet maintenance or utilities.
• Must hold a Florida Class B Driver’s License and Level 3 Distribution System Operator License; additional certifications may be required.
• Position may require on-call work including nights, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, instructs, and coordinates activities of division crews engaged in operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Oversees the effective utilization of labor, equipment, parts, materials, and supplies assigned to specific projects.
• Receives inquiries and complaints from the public and coordinates timely resolution; responds to emergencies involving the work and responsibilities of the Division.
• Assures employee adherence to established safety standards and promotes awareness of the exposures and potential hazards of the work.
• Coordinates and supervises the operation of all equipment, power tools, and vehicles.
• Trains subordinates in safe and proper operational practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintains records of labor, equipment, materials, parts and service components used and other essential data records specific to the Division; assists the Foreman in preparation of monthly reports as directed.
• Performs skilled and technical work and operates assigned equipment, tools or vehicles as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and assists as needed; provides guidance and instruction in the more complex aspects of the work.
• Tests and inspects completed projects/tasks for adherence to work orders, job specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

Skills

Equipment operation

Team supervision

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

State of Florida Class B Driver’s License

Level 3 Distribution System Operator License

Job description

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Employees in this classification perform technical and highly skilled work in the capacity of a working crew leader in an assigned City Division. Division assignments for this classification include: Water, Wastewater, and Fleet. These duties include the direct daily supervision of personnel and coordination of their operation, maintenance, repair and service activities. The purpose of the work is to ensure the timely accomplishment of technical work orders and tasks for continuing efficient City fleet and utility operations. Essential job duties, as outlined below, are performed according to the specific functions of division of assignment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assigns, instructs, and coordinates activities of division crews engaged in operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
• Oversees the effective utilization of labor, equipment, parts, materials, and supplies assigned to specific projects.
• Receives inquiries and complaints from the public and coordinates timely resolution; responds to emergencies involving the work and responsibilities of the Division.
• Assures employee adherence to established safety standards and promotes awareness of the exposures and potential hazards of the work.
• Coordinates and supervises the operation of all equipment, power tools, and vehicles.
• Trains subordinates in safe and proper operational practices, procedures, and techniques.
• Maintains records of labor, equipment, materials, parts and service components used and other essential data records specific to the Division; assists the Foreman in preparation of monthly reports as directed.
• Performs skilled and technical work and operates assigned equipment, tools or vehicles as needed.
• Monitors work in progress and assists as needed; provides guidance and instruction in the more complex aspects of the work.
• Tests and inspects completed projects/tasks for adherence to work orders, job specifications, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Requires regular attendance to scheduled work shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Substantial knowledge and skill in principles and methods of operating assigned equipment.
• Ability to give clear and specific verbal or written instructions as well as to understand and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to supervise groups of employees under field conditions.
• Communicates with co-workers, management, citizens, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Conforms with and abides by all departmental and City regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulatory issues affecting the functions of the assigned division.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The City of Oakland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Oakland Park will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to operate objects, tools or controls and reach with arms and hands.
• M ust be able to remain outdoors for extended periods in high heat and humidity conditions.
• Traverse rough terrain, walk up or down stairwells, ladders, slopes or steps.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Vision ability includes close and peripheral vision, color distinction and depth perception.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment including respirator (must pass respirator test).

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent; supplemented by three (3) years progressively knowledgeable experience in the field applicable to the assigned division (e.g., Fleet Maintenance & Repair, Utilities Water/Wastewater Distribution/Collection), with experience in a lead worker capacity and demonstrated technical skills in the more complex aspects of the work. Must hold a State of Florida Class B Driver’s License and Level 3 Distribution System Operator License. Additional certification(s) may be required where applicable to the assigned division, (e.g., American Service Excellence Certifications, Water/Wastewater Field Technician, CDL B with tanker endorsement). Position may be required to be on call, including nights, holidays and weekends.