Waste Water - Crew Leader

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a Supervising Water/Wastewater Crew Leader to oversee field crews in the operation and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater systems. You will log work orders, manage installations and repairs, and ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities include training staff, coordinating with the Foreman, and being available for 24/7 on-call duty as needed.

Qualifications

• Require high school diploma or GED.
• Hold valid Texas Class B CDL and water/wastewater licenses or obtain within 1 year.
• Experience supervising field crews in water/wastewater operations.
• Ability to log work orders, leaks, and main breaks; maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise 1–4 field personnel in water/wastewater work.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of mains and services.
• Respond to customer complaints about leaks or sewage stoppages.
• Train employees in operation, maintenance, and repair of water systems.
• Assist foreman; coordinate on-call and after-hours response.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Water systems knowledge

On-call readiness

Recordkeeping

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Texas Class B CDL

Class C Water License

Class II Wastewater Collection License

Confined Space Attendant Certification

Job description

Summary

Supervises the Water/Wastewater crew by performing the following duties

• Supervises 1-4 individuals on the water/wastewater crew out in the field to ensure all work tasks and objectives are completed as planned and required.
• Performs work in the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater collections and distribution with a high level of responsibility.
• Has a working knowledge of the City of Lancaster's water/wastewater system.
• Logs work orders, water bypasses, leaks, and main breaks.
• Oversees and assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water/wastewater mains or services.
• Resolves customer complaints due to water leaks or sewage stoppages.
• Trains employees in the proper operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of the water and wastewater systems.
• Helps locate water and sewer lines for other utilities.
• Enters confined spaces using gas measuring systems.
• Performs some administrative work in connection with processing records on pump age, inventory control, and daily records.
• Works in collaboration with Foreman, keeping the Foreman informed as various work tasks and situations arise.
• Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
• Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Water/Wastewater. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED.)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class B (CDL) Driver's License
Class C Water License
Class II Wastewater Collection License
Confined Space Attendant Certification

If you do not currently hold the above certifications, licenses or registration, they must be obtain within one (1) year of your employment date.

Benefits

The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

To learn more details, vist our benefits page.

Required Certifications / License Questions

01
Do you currently hold a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

02
Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• Class C Water License
• Class II Wastewater Collection License
• Confined Space Attendant Certification
• None of the above

03
How many years of experience do you have supervising field crews in water or wastewater utility operations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1–3 years
• 3–5 years
• More than 5 years

04
Which of the following equipment are you proficient in operating? (Select all that apply)

• Backhoe
• Dump truck
• Jack hammer
• Air compressor
• Trash pump
• Valve operator (e.g., HURCO)
• Concrete mixer
• None of the above

05
How comfortable are you responding to after-hours emergency callouts as part of a rotating on-call schedule?

• Very comfortable – I have done this regularly in the past
• Somewhat comfortable – I have limited experience but am willing
• Uncomfortable – I have not done this before and may need training
• Not comfortable – I am not willing to be on-call
• Required Question