Utility Maintenance Crew Leader - Nights

City of Irvin; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Irving Water Utilities seeks a skilled worker to lead maintenance crews and ensure reliable water and wastewater service. The role involves operating and repairing essential equipment, testing meters, and collaborating with GIS staff to keep mapping up to date.

The candidate will hold a CDL Class A, TCEQ Water Distribution and Wastewater licenses, and bring a strong safety mindset. This is a field-facing position with growth within the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years of water/wastewater maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL Texas license and TCEQ Water Distribution license required.
• TCEQ Wastewater license or higher preferred; candidate must meet licensure requirements.
• Résumé submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and safety guidance to crew members.
• Answer questions and provide information to public and customers.
• Prepare a variety of reports related to operations and maintenance.
• Operate, test, maintain, and repair water or wastewater systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with GIS staff to upgrade maps and data.
• Perform meter testing and repair (3”–12” meters) as assigned.

Skills

Water operations

Public information

Safety leadership

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A

TCEQ Water Distribution license

TCEQ Wastewater license

Tools

Vactor

Wash trucks

GPS equipment

Job description

Duties include providing leadership, and technical and safety guidance, to crew members; answering questions and providing information to the public and internal and external customers; preparing a variety of reports; and participating in the daily operations of the assigned section. Dependent upon assignment, duties may include installing, testing, maintaining and repairing water or wastewater systems; operating Vactor, wash and rod trucks; assessing and troubleshooting sewer systems; working with GIS staff to upgrade maps; or conducting restoration of excavation / repair sites; performing directional flushing; operating hydraulic valve, electric valve and GPS equipment;and testing and repairing 3” – 12” water meters. Duties may require entering confined spaces, manholes and lift stations; and dependent upon assignment,also ascending high towers and descending into vaults. A high school diploma or GED and two years of increasingly responsible experience performing water and wastewater maintenance (including equipment operation duties) required. Must have a valid Class A CDL Texas driver’s license and currently possess TCEQ-issued Class C WaterDistribution and Collection II Wastewater licenses or higher. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $26.72 - $37.67 PER HOUR

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As a leader in water quality management, Irving Water Utilities strives to implement water quality protection standards and practices for its facilities and projects, and to maintain and implement state and federal water quality standards to a growing population of over 200,000. Water Utilities implements innovative and effective actions designed to provide excellent water quality and achieve high environmental leadership goals. Irving’s role as a water quality leader is to ensure the highest level of environmental protection for the Irving community. Our staff participates in activities and events and serves on committees to facilitate the protection, improvement and good stewardship of watersheds in North Central Texas.

The City of Irving strides to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.