Lead Utility Crew: Sewer & Water Systems

City of Victoria; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Victoria seeks a Utility Crew Leader to supervise and participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of the city's utility infrastructure. Under general supervision, you will plan crews, assign tasks, train staff, and ensure compliance with safety rules while delivering projects on schedule.

You will oversee sewer and water systems, operate and coordinate equipment, read meters, and handle citizen inquiries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Five years of progressively responsible public works maintenance and construction experience
• Class B CDL with tanker endorsement
• Class II Wastewater Collection license or higher
• Class C Water Distribution license or higher
• Knowledge of safety policies and project management
• Experience in supervision, leadership, and inventory management
• Proficiency in records maintenance, report preparation, and filing systems
• Skilled in utility system installation, maintenance, and repair
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and manuals
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Competence in operating tools, equipment, and machinery
• Ability to enforce safety protocols and meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Receives daily assignments; assigns tasks to work crews; trains crews for safety and timely completion; enforces City rules.
• Maintains collections systems; installs taps; maintains manholes and lift stations; clears blockages from service and main lines.
• Oversees and participates in maintenance of sewer equipment including vacuum truck, rotor rooter machine, suction truck, and jet trailer.
• Identifies cross connections; repairs and maintains water service and main lines, valves, and hydrants; oversees new service taps and mains.
• Participates in planning valve exercise and replacement programs.
• Turns services on/off for customers; reads and reports meter numbers; repairs and maintains meter services; conducts flow tests.
• Addresses and resolves citizen complaints and concerns.
• May work in office and field; may encounter hazards and inclement weather; may lift up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Organization

Technical reading

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL tanker endorsement

Wastewater Collection license

Water Distribution license

Job description

City of Victoria seeks a Utility Crew Leader to supervise and participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of the city's utility infrastructure. Under general supervision, you will plan crews, assign tasks, train staff, and ensure compliance with safety rules while delivering projects on schedule.

You will oversee sewer and water systems, operate and coordinate equipment, read meters, and handle citizen inquiries.