Crew Leader - Wastewater Collection

Gfoat; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 19,286 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cleburne is seeking a supervisory candidate to lead a wastewater collections maintenance crew. The role focuses on maintaining a team environment while performing maintenance and repairs on the wastewater collection system.

This position is classified as essential within the Public Works Department and requires adherence to all related policies. Employees may be subject to emergency call-outs for natural or manmade disasters, and must be available to work during inclement weather and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for utility maintenance work.
• Experience with pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, and sewer jet machines is essential.
• Ability to read maps/drawings and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a wastewater collections maintenance crew and ensures safe, efficient operations.
• Maintains a team environment and adheres to essential worker policies.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on the wastewater collection system as needed.

Skills

Safety regulations

Equipment operation

Hand tools

Teamwork

Reading maps

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pumps and generators

Backhoes and dump trucks

Sewer jet machines

Hand and power tools

Drills and drill press

Job description

Compensation - $24.00/hr

Position open until filled.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

This is a supervisory position; duties include supervising a wastewater collections maintenance work crew The candidate must be able to work and maintain a team environment while performing maintenance and repair to the City's Wastewater Collection System. This position is classified as essential within the Public Works Department and will adhere to all policies and procedures pertaining to an essential worker.

The Water and Wastewater Utilities provide a vital and necessary public service to the citizens of Cleburne, therefore all employees of the utilities are subject to call out in the event of an emergency situation. This can include before, during, and immediately after a natural or manmade disaster, terrorism, pandemic, and equipment or system failures. As the utilities are in continuous operation emergency call out can occur at any time of the day or night and on any day of the year and can require employees to stay on the job for extended periods of time.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety regulations to work safely with equipment used in utility maintenance work
• Experience in working with various types of equipment including pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer jet
• machines, service trucks, wrenches, hand and power saws, jackhammers, hammers of various sizes, grinders, shovels, drain spades, drills and drill press
• Must have a working knowledge of hand tools
• Knowledge and ability to work on water and wastewater lines without contaminating to public water supply
• Ability to follow written or oral instructions
• Ability to work with other crew members and members of the public
• Ability to read simple maps and drawings

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school graduate or equivalent; OR

Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Must have a Valid Class C Texas motor vehicle driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record with the ability obtain and maintain a Texas Class B CDL with a tanker endorsement.

Must have a Class II in Collections or Class C in Wastewater issued by TCEQ.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SAFETY HAZARDS

Primarily in outdoors environment with the ability to operate indoors when needed. May be exposed to extreme heat and cold during summer and winter months. Works in trenches and confined spaces. Exposure to mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume, odor, dust chemical, and toxic waste hazards, using proper safety precautions. Uses good judgement to work safely and use equipment property; and must be able to work in ditches or manholes which may be filled with unsanitary water, debris, or sewer water.

Will be required to work during inclement weather.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Standard office equipment including multi-line telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, shredder, scanner, printer, etc.

Equipment used pumps, generators, backhoes, dump trucks, sewer jet machines, service trucks, wrenches, hand and power saws, jackhammers, hammers of various sizes, grinders, shovels, drain spades, drills and drill press