Utilities Crewleader

City of Ennis; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ennis seeks a Crew Lead responsible for overseeing water distribution system operations, including installation and repair of city utility systems. Ideal candidates must have substantial experience and relevant licenses while offering competitive pay and benefits, contributing to community welfare.

Benefits

Health care

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in water utility systems or general construction.
• Ability to obtain necessary licenses within specified timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and directs crews in water distribution tasks.
• Installs, maintains, and repairs water and sewer systems.
• Ensures safety compliance and trains others on equipment.

Skills

Water distribution operation

Water distribution mathematics

Safety principles

Supervisory skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Class C Texas driver license

Class A CDL license

Class C Distribution certification

Class II Wastewater Collection license

Job description

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Brief Description

Under general supervision, performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled assignments in the construction, installation, testing, maintenance and repair of City water distribution systems, water meters and/or backflow devices, and City sanitary sewer and storm drainage collection systems; acts as a leader worker to small crews; and performs related work as required.

Essential Functions

• Performs all duties associated with water/wastewater distributions/collections, including installing, connecting, relocating, adjusting, testing, maintaining, televising, repairing, and replacing sewer mains, laterals, valves, manholes, hydrants, meters, catch basins, drain inlets, pumps, and other sewer and storm related equipment; cutting and fitting pipes; digging, widening, and backfilling trenches and other excavations.
• Provides direct supervision of workers including input into the performance evaluations of workers, transfers, discipline, and terminations.
• Operates equipment such as air compressors and jackhammers; and motor vehicles such as trucks, loaders, backhoes, combination vacuum hydro-flushers, and other similar maintenance or construction equipment.
• Provides training to others on the safe operation of equipment and in safe working methods to conform with applicable regulatory standards and City standards.
• Responsible for the safety and operation of equipment and tools used at work sites as required.
• Orders supplies and materials, places traffic control flags, signs, and cones to direct traffic around work sites, and operates and maintains hand and power tools, and directs workers in completion of assigned tasks.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on pump stations and generators.
• Shovels, rakes and spreads dirt, sand, gravel, asphalt, and other materials.
• Responds tactfully to questions and comments from the public.
• May, under direction, estimate materials and determine tools, equipment and labor needed for jobs assigned.
• Must be available 24 hours a day by phone and subject to afterhours call outs
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Water distribution operation, including piping, sources of supply, water quality, disinfection, water-related electricity, and the operational principles of pumps and motors.
• Current principles, practices and regulations related to water/wastewater distribution systems.
• Water distribution mathematics; including water terms and definitions, water measurements, water pressure, formulas, and units and conversion factors.
• Proper methods and techniques used in cleaning, repairing, and maintaining water systems equipment.
• Geography, street locations and water/wastewater system locations.
• The proper use and care of common hand and power tools.
• Safety principles related to traffic control, trenching and shoring, and personal and personnel safety.
• Occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Following oral and written instructions.
• TCEQ standards and policies for Water/Wastewater systems.
• Ability to follow and adhere to any City of Ennis rules, procedures, policies, general orders, ordinances, etc.
  
  

Education, Experience, Certificates, And Licenses Required

• High school graduate or equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in manual labor, general construction, water utility systems, or mechanical/hydromechanical systems; OR
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  
  

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• A Valid Class C Texas driver license and the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a valid Class A CDL license and/or obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience in water distribution with the ability to obtain a Class C Distribution within six (6) months of hire.
• Must have ability to obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection license or obtain license within two (2) years.
  
  

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page. City of Ennis Benefits 2024

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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