Water & Sewer Field Crew Lead

City of Saint Marys, Georgia

St. Marys (GA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 66,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

City of Saint Marys, Georgia is seeking a Water & Sewer Field Maintenance Crew Leader to direct a maintenance crew and perform a variety of repairs and routine maintenance. The role requires hands-on leadership, knowledge of water systems, and safe operation of equipment in outdoor environments.

The position involves operating backhoes, trucks, and bucket lifts, locating lines before repairs, and coordinating street safety for crews.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
More than two years of related experience required.
Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
Possession of a valid state driver's license for the type of vehicle operated.
Possession of or the ability to obtain a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

Lead Water Maintenance Repair Crew; serves as day-to-day crew leader.
Mows and weeds City grounds.
Removes tree limbs using the sidearm cutter.
Cuts trees and limbs with chainsaw.
Drives flatbed dump truck and/or small dump truck for hauling materials to and from job sites.
Drives bucket trucks and heavy equipment.
Runs loader to load and unload truck, to backfill, and remove dirt from job site.
Serves as traffic control flagger to keep traffic flowing and places road work signs for safety; serves as pole man for surveying.
Operates backhoe for pot hole repairs; repairs pot holes by filling asphalt; assists with manhole repairs.
Installs and repairs sewer lines, lift stations, water taps, meters, BFPs, force main, gravity flow lines and services; repairs water lines, water main lines and services, and fire hydrants; locates water and sewer lines prior to performing repairs to avoid damage.
Repairs concrete driveways, sidewalks, storm drains. Pours forms, places forms, and finishes cement.
Sets up and operates laser transit for ditches, manholes, and pipes to ensure a proper grade.
Rakes ditches and grades; levels out roads and ditches.
Lays brick or block for drain boxes, valve boxes, or drying beds.
Inspects and maintains equipment; fuels trucks and equipment; washes trucks and equipment and lubricates as needed.
Installs decorative lights for special event; sets up stages for special events.
On call for after hour water/sewer issues.
Performs all other duties as assigned.