Waste Water Crew Lead

City of Royse City; Royse City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Royse City is seeking a Public Works technician to operate heavy equipment and read water meters. You will work in Streets, Water, and Sewer under the Public Works Director, preparing sites, ensuring safety, and directing crews on repairs and maintenance.

Required are a high school diploma or GED, 5 years in water/wastewater, a Texas driver’s license, and a Class C Water Distribution License. Preferred are CDL and SCADA experience, with strong safety and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5 years of experience in water & wastewater field.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Class C Water Distribution License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, jet machine, roller and other equipment as assigned.
• Read water meters and interpret SCADA logs; assign and direct crews on water, wastewater, and street repairs.
• Repair, inspect, and maintain streets, curbs, gutters and related infrastructure.
• Prepare daily work reports, logs, and records; assist in scheduling maintenance activities.
• Ensure safety procedures are established and followed on job sites; read blueprints and plans as needed.
• Maintain tools and equipment in safe condition; communicate orally and in writing; work with other crews.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Follow directions

Maintenance and repair knowledge

Hand tools usage

Routine construction maintenance

Safety hazard identification

Reading SCADA logs

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA systems

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Operates heavy equipment used in construction, repair and maintenance of streets, as required, and read meters as required. Work in the Public Works Department (Streets, Water, and/or Sewer) as assigned by the Public Works Director or designee.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Public Works Director or designee.

• Perform work activities in Streets, Water and Sewer and all additional Public Works functions.
• Prepares job sites to ensure that safety procedures are established repair methods are utilized.
• Repairs, inspects, and maintains the construction of streets, concrete curb and gutters.
• Repairs, inspects, maintains and is responsible for safe keeping of equipment and tools.
• Assists in preparing daily work reports, logs and records.
• Assists in scheduling maintenance activities.
• Operates equipment, such as, backhoe, loader, dump truck, jet machine, roller and any other equipment that may become available.
• Responsible for reading water meters.
• Will assign & direct crews on water, wastewater, & street repairs.
• Responsible for checking S.C.A.D.A logs on water pump stations & wastewater lift stations.
• Regular prompt attendance is a requirement of the position.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

• Skill to communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Knowledge of preventative and minor maintenance repair on tools and equipment
• Skill in using hand tools to perform routine manual labor tasks
• Knowledge of routine construction maintenance and repair methods
• Ability to identify and correct potential safety hazards
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Skill and ability to read S.C.A.D.A. logs
• Ability to read blueprints and plans

MINIMUM EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years of experience in water & wastewater field
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Class C Water Distribution License required

PREFERRED:

• Experience in maintenance, repair and construction of streets, water distribution, and/or wastewater collection systems
• Experience using heavy equipment
• Class A CDL
• Experience with SCADA Computer System
• Experience with Lift Stations
• Inspection experience with Water, Sewer and Street projects
• Experience with reading and interpreting engineering plans

Must be physically fit with strength sufficient to lift up to 80 pounds.

Must be able to work on your feet for a continuous eight-hour shift in both indoor and outdoor locations.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The City retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

The essential functions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the functions of this job. As evidenced by my signature below, I have read my job description and have fully understood my duties and responsibilities related to my employment with the City of Royse City. Further, I understand that if, at any time, I am unclear as to what my job duties and responsibilities are, or what is expected of me, I will notify management immediately to interpret these duties and expectations. This job description in no way constitutes a contract or agreement for employment.