Crew Leader - Water & Sewer - City of Allen, TX

Title: Crew Leader - Water & Sewer
Type: Public Works - Operations
Date Posted: March 3, 2023
Organization: City of Allen, TX
Website: Click here for more information or to apply


Description:


HIRING RANGE:  $23.00 - $26.63 Hourly
FULL SALARY RANGE:   $23.00 - $31.52 Hourly

 

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone.
 
The City's Mission, is "To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced".
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:

  • People First – Giving priority to others
  • Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
  • Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
  • Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
  • Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment


The purpose of this position is to ensure the continuing operation of City water and sewer services. This is accomplished by supervising work crews and participating in various maintenance services. Other duties may include maintaining water and sewer lines, operating vactor machine, installing sample stations and fire hydrants, assisting with other related projects and interfacing with other City employees and citizens. This position provides direction to other employees.

 

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

  • Maintains water lines by coordinating work activities and projects, notifying residents of work to be done in their neighborhood, marking, digging, cutting and splicing lines, covering holes, assisting with the installation, repair and maintenance of water mains, valves, hydrants, meters and making other necessary repairs.
     
  • Maintains sewer lines by locating and flagging sewer lines, digging, cutting and splicing lines, piecing in cover-ups, marking and repairing lines, correcting stoppages, cleaning lines with jet cleaners and making other necessary repairs.
     
  • Supervises work crews by interviewing and selecting applicants, coordinating work activities, developing work schedules, planning equipment and supply needs, ensuring project completion, providing feedback and evaluations, counseling and coaching, administering the disciplinary process and assisting in work projects when necessary.
     
  • Assists in related services by providing concrete finishing services, maintaining equipment and supplies, completing time sheets, maintaining records of work, logging schedules and work completed and by providing customer service as required.
     
  • Installs sample stations and fire hydrants by locating proper installation points, completing installations, providing preventative maintenance and making repairs as necessary.
     
  • Inspections of grease traps in accordance with City Ordinances.

 

Job Requirements

Education & Experience

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • High School diploma or equivalent plus two (2) years of relevant work experience

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

 

 

Certification and Other Requirements

  • Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License.
  • Class C Water Distribution or Class III Sewer/Wastewater Collection with the ability to obtain the other.

 

Overall Physical Strength Demands

  • Medium - Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.


Job Post Expiration Date April 3, 2023

  All jobs are considered open until filled, unless otherwise posted.