Water Distribution Crew Leader

City of Albany, Georgia; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission is seeking an operator to run heavy equipment and perform water utility construction, maintenance and repair tasks. The role requires a GED, three years of relevant experience, and active or soon-to-be-certified water distribution credentials in Georgia. CDL with endorsements is required.

Responsibilities include transporting equipment, performing manual labor, locating lines, repairing leaks, servicing hydrants, and responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; vocational/technical training in equipment operation or related field.
• Three years of experience in water utility construction/maintenance.
• Must possess Georgia EPD Water Distribution Operators Certificate; obtain Oil & Water Erosion Control Certificate within 6 months.
• Must possess a valid Georgia CDL with endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment and tools used in water system construction, maintenance and repair.
• Transports, loads and unloads equipment and materials.
• Perform manual tasks including locating/marking water lines, repairing leaks and installing water taps or meters.
• Maintain machinery, inspect equipment, monitor operations and report faults.
• Respond to emergencies after hours and coordinate with supervisor and other departments.

Skills

Physical endurance

Guidance and training

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training

Georgia EPD Water Distribution Operators Certificate

Oil & Water Erosion Control Certificate

Georgia CDL with endorsements

Tools

Heavy machinery operation

Pipe/tap installation equipment

Job description

The purpose of this classification is to operate equipment and perform manual work functions associated with construction, distribution, maintenance and repair of the water utility system.Provides guidance and assistance to crew members; assigns and assesses work; provides training as needed.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery and tools used in water system construction, maintenance and repair which may include a dump truck, boom truck, bulldozer, backhoe, forklift, boring machine, trencher, tapping machine, tamping machine, pipe horn, pipe saw, pipe locator, mower, weed eater, jackhammer, air compressor, drill press, post hole digger, shovel, axe, saw, mechanic tools, etc.

Transports, loads and unloads various equipment and materials used in projects.

Performs manual work functions associated with water system construction, maintenance and repair which may include locating/marking water lines, repairing pipeline breaks/leaks, installing water taps, repairing/servicing fire hydrants, laying/installing pipe, installing/repairing water meters, boring under roadways, packing dirt, digging holes or trenches, shoveling materials, lifting/moving heavy materials, flagging traffic, etc.

Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to maintain machinery, equipment and tools in operable condition which may include inspecting equipment, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, cleaning shop and work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Maintains adequate stock of equipment, tools, supplies and materials on department truck for use at work sites.

Prepares and/or completes various forms, correspondence, reports, drawings, and other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, work tickets, time sheets, drawings, maps, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, city departments, contractors, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Performs various tasks associated with maintaining building, grounds and work areas; mowing grass, planting sod, cutting weeds, picking up trash and litter, etc.

Responds to emergencies as needed, after hours on trouble truck; provides assistance and/or backup coverage to other employees or departments as needed.

Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages; responds to requests for service.

Responds to routine requests for information from employees, officials, the public or other individuals.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

May perform duties of supervisor in absence of same.

Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED; supplemented by Vocational/Technical training in equipment operation, pesticide/chemical application, or related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training involving water utility construction/maintenance work and equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia EPD Water Distribution Operators Certificate; required to obtain and maintain a oil & Water Erosion Control Certificate within 6 months of being hired. Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) including appropriate endorsement(s).

Data Utilization

Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction

Requires the ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others regarding the application of procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization

Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.

Verbal Aptitude

Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude

Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.

Functional Reasoning

Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situational Reasoning

Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks may require the ability to perceive and discern colors or shades of colors, sounds, odors, depths, textures, and visual cues or signals.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as high pressure gas & water lines, fiber optic cables, insects, poisonous plants, animals, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, traffic hazards, toxic agents and chemicals, electric currents, disease, raw sewage, blood, or pathogenic substances.

Albany Water, Gas & Light Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Albany, Georgia will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.