Water Utilities Crew Leader

City of McKinney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of McKinney is looking for a dedicated crew leader for the maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater systems. This position requires manual and technical work, such as repairing water leaks and operating complex equipment. Candidates must have at least two years of experience and possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license.

Join a fast-growing community committed to improving the quality of life for residents.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in water/wastewater construction or maintenance.
• Possess or obtain Texas Water Distribution C license within six months.
• Must have a valid Class A commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Leads crew in water distribution and wastewater maintenance.
• Repairs leaks and installs new water mains.
• Responds to emergencies after hours.

Skills

Water/Wastewater Maintenance

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Texas Water Distribution C license

Class A commercial driver's license

Tools

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Jetting equipment

Front-end loaders

Job description

Overview

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and contribute to one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2023, McKinney was named one of the top workplaces in DFW by the Dallas Morning News. Everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That’s why we exist.

Summary

Under general supervision, leads a crew in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection system. The position performs technical, manual work, including repairing water leaks, repairing and installing sewer and water mains, and operating and maintaining moderate to complex equipment. Performs related work as required.

Essential Functions / Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

General expectations for all employees

In order to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Assess the work performance of oneself or the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and the working unit or overall organization.
• Work effectively as part of a team and share responsibilities.
• Continuously learn and develop through internal and external training opportunities, and encourage subordinates to do the same where applicable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complies with all written City policies and procedures.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in City and department attendance policies and procedures.
• Inspects job sites and enforces safety procedures.
• Operates, checks, and maintains moderate to complex equipment.
• Responds to citizen complaints and concerns.
• Installs new water mains of various sizes. Disinfects and prepares new mains for testing and sampling.
• Locates and repairs water leaks on water mains. Makes water taps for various sizes of water mains.
• Locates and repairs sewer mains and manholes. Locates and unblocks stoppages in sewer mains.
• Responds to emergency situations after hours or on weekends.
• Maintains/upgrades manholes.
• Operates jet flusher and dump truck.
• Serves on callout crew, as needed.
• Maintains and cleans tools and job sites.

Other Job Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, including subordinate work where applicable.
• The ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information with discretion for applicable standards and relationships.
• Provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
• Operate, maneuver, and control equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in essential functions.
• Utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as water and sewer maps, operator manuals, and line locates.
• Perform basic arithmetic, decimals, percentages, and interpretation of graphs.
• Follow instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form with some independent judgment.
• Exercise judgment in situations with repetitive or short cycle operations.
• Perform coordinated movements involving equipment and tools including backhoes, jetting equipment, dump trucks, front-end loaders, pumps, and related hand tools.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED; plus two (2) years of experience and/or training in water/wastewater construction, maintenance, and repair, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess Texas Water Distribution C license or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
• Must have completed appropriate National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• During storms or natural disasters, staff will be divided into two 12-hour shifts and may be called in while on vacation.

Physical Demands / Supplemental

Physical Demands

Tasks require heavy physical effort with climbing and balancing, and may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting or moving moderately heavy objects (20–50 pounds) and occasionally up to 150 pounds. Visual and odor perception may be required.

Work Environment

Limited exposure to environmental conditions. Tasks may involve exposure to strong odors, traffic hazards, extreme heat/cold, or extreme weather conditions.

The statements describe the general nature and level of work performed as of the date of preparation. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as directed by management. The job description does not constitute an employment contract and is subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity

The City of McKinney is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) committed to an alcohol/drug-free workplace and to providing equal opportunities regardless of age, race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.