Water Utilities Crew Leader — Field Ops, CDL & Safety

City of Irving; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Irving's Water Utilities division seeks a skilled supervisor to lead crew members in water and wastewater operations. Duties include providing leadership, technical and safety guidance, answering public and customer inquiries, and preparing reports.

This role involves operating and maintaining water and wastewater systems, testing meters, and coordinating with GIS staff. A valid CDL and TCEQ licenses are required; a résumé must accompany the application.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of water/wastewater maintenance experience.
• Valid Class A CDL Texas driver’s license.
• TCEQ-issued Class C Water Distribution and Collection II Wastewater licenses or higher.
• Résumé must be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to crew members.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public and customers.
• Prepare a variety of reports.
• Participate in daily water/wastewater operations.
• Operate and maintain water or wastewater systems and equipment as assigned.
• Work with GIS staff to upgrade maps and GIS data.
• Assist in restoration of excavation/repair sites and testing/repair of meters.

Skills

Leadership

Technical guidance

Safety guidance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GIS

GPS equipment

Vactor

wash and rod trucks

Job description

Duties include providing leadership, and technical and safety guidance, to crew members; answering questions and providing information to the public and internal and external customers; preparing a variety of reports; and participating in the daily operations of the assigned section. Dependent upon assignment, duties may include installing, testing, maintaining and repairing water or wastewater systems; operating Vactor, wash and rod trucks; assessing and troubleshooting sewer systems; working with GIS staff to upgrade maps; or conducting restoration of excavation / repair sites; performing directional flushing; operating hydraulic valve, electric valve and GPS equipment;and testing and repairing 3” – 12” water meters. Duties may require entering confined spaces, manholes and lift stations; and dependent upon assignment,also ascending high towers and descending into vaults. A high school diploma or GED and two years of increasingly responsible experience performing water and wastewater maintenance (including equipment operation duties) required. Must have a valid Class A CDL Texas driver’s license and currently possess TCEQ-issued Class C WaterDistribution and Collection II Wastewater licenses or higher. A résumé must be submitted with application.

PAY GRADE GG18 / FULL PAY RANGE $26.72 - $37.67 PER HOUR

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As a leader in water quality management, Irving Water Utilities strives to implement water quality protection standards and practices for its facilities and projects, and to maintain and implement state and federal water quality standards to a growing population of over 200,000. Water Utilities implements innovative and effective actions designed to provide excellent water quality and achieve high environmental leadership goals. Irving’s role as a water quality leader is to ensure the highest level of environmental protection for the Irving community. Our staff participates in activities and events and serves on committees to facilitate the protection, improvement and good stewardship of watersheds in North Central Texas.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees’ diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.