Wastewater Collections Lead — Skilled Field Supervisor

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

Job summary

City of Denton is seeking a qualified crew supervisor to oversee wastewater repairs, installations and inspections in Denton, TX. You will coordinate the crew, plan tasks, and ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement, relevant TCEQ licenses within timelines, and 5+ years of utility maintenance with heavy equipment. On‑call rotations and field leadership are essential aspects of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five years experience in utility maintenance work and operating heavy equipment.
• CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement or ability to obtain within six months.
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License within 36 months.
• Must have or obtain a valid TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License within 36 months.
• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses.

Responsibilities

• Assists supervisor in planning, scheduling and supervising the work of subordinates; inspects the activities of the crew to ensure appropriate and timely completion of projects
• Assists supervisor with employee interviews, selections, performance appraisals, discipline, etc.
• Experience in the construction and repair of water and wastewater lines, services and taps
• Maintains on-call availability for after hours emergencies on a rotating basis and leads the crew as necessary in the event of sewer chokes, sewer line repairs, investigation of customer complaints, ect.
• May issue tools and materials as necessary
• Assists in training subordinates in the best and safest methods of accomplishing tasks, primarily through on-the-job training or individual instruction
• Operates equipment and performs duties of subordinates as needed
• May transport heavy equipment and materials to and from job site
• May operate heavy complex motorized equipment such as track hoe, backhoe, flushing truck, etc.
• Monitors and performs maintenance work and equipment operations in the field
• Maintains regular and punctual on‑site attendance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team leadership

Report writing

Confined space entry

CMMS (Cityworks)

Plan interpretation & grade calc

Open cut & pipe bursting

HDPE pipe fusion

Engineering level tools

Traffic control planning

Patching & asphalt laying

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class A with Tank Vehicle endorsement

TCEQ Class B Water Distribution License

TCEQ Class III Wastewater Collections Operator License

Any combination of related education/experience/certifications/licenses

Tools

Backhoe

Track hoe

Flushing truck

Hydraulic tools

Job description

City of Denton is seeking a qualified crew supervisor to oversee wastewater repairs, installations and inspections in Denton, TX. You will coordinate the crew, plan tasks, and ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires CDL with Tank Vehicle endorsement, relevant TCEQ licenses within timelines, and 5+ years of utility maintenance with heavy equipment. On‑call rotations and field leadership are essential aspects of the job.