Utility Crew Leader

City of Victoria TX; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

TMRS retirement with 2:1 City match

Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave

Job summary

The City of Victoria TX is seeking a Utility Crew Leader to plan, oversee, and participate in installation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the city’s utility infrastructure.

Essential duties include supervising crews, maintaining systems, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Candidates should have strong leadership, experience in public works, and relevant licenses. Benefits include a comprehensive package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years in public works maintenance and construction.
• Class B CDL with tanker endorsement.
• Class II Wastewater Collection license or higher.
• Class C Water Distribution license or higher.
• Experience supervising, leading, and inventory management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assign daily tasks; train crews safely.
• Maintain collections systems, install taps, and service lines.
• Oversee sewer equipment maintenance including vacuum and jet tools.
• Identify cross connections; oversee water service taps and mains.
• Plan valve exercise and replacement programs.
• Address citizen concerns and enforce safety policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL with tanker endorsement

Class II Wastewater Collection license

Class C Water Distribution license

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Utility Crew Leader plans, oversees, and participates in the work of crews performing installation, maintenance, repair, and construction work on the City’s utility infrastructure

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Receives and evaluates daily assignments; assigns tasks to work crews; trains crews for work assignments in a safe and timely manner to ensure all crew members follow City regulations and rules; implements disciplinary actions for failure to comply with rules.
• Maintains collections systems; installs taps; maintains manholes and lift stations; removes blockages from service and main lines.
• Installs lateral lines and side clean outs; oversees and participates in the maintenance of sewer equipment to include 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 residential and commercial service tap installations, services, and mains.
• Participates in planning valve exercise and replacement programs.
• Turns services on and off for customers; reads and reports meter numbers; repairs and maintains meter services; conducts flow test on meters.
• Addresses and resolves citizen complaints and concerns.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment and throughout the city at utility treatment facilities and work sites. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, potentially dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, noxious fumes and odors, electrical and traffic hazards, and inclement weather conditions. May be required to work in confined spaces, climb in and out of trenches, and lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent AND five (5) years of progressively responsible public works maintenance and construction experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and TCEQ regulations.
• Must possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement.
• Must possess a Class II Wastewater Collection license or higher.
• Must possess a Class C Water Distribution license or higher.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations, including 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 effectively.

The City of Victoria offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees that includes but not limited to: health, dental and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 City match, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parental leave, longevity pay and credit union.

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01 Do you hold at least a valid Class B Commercial driver's license OR HIGHER with tanker endorsement?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you 18 or older?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

04 Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you hold a Class II Collection License AND a Grade C Distribution license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)?

• Yes
• No

06 How many years of progressively responsible public works maintenance and construction experience do you have?

• Less than 1 year.
• 1 to 2 years.
• 3 to 4 years.
• 5+ years.

07 This position could potentially have you working with hazardous chemicals, dangerous tools, equipment, and machinery, noxious fumes and odors, electrical and traffic hazards, and inclement weather conditions and confined spaces. Are you comfortable with these working conditions?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question