JOB SUMMARY

Serves as a crew chief to supervise various job tasks assigned by the Superintendent and/or Foreman. Transports equipment to and from job sites. Operates various equipment such as loaders, bulldozers, excavators, jetting/vac truck, sewer camera, dump trucks, Cartegraph efficient, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum three years' experience in operation of heavy equipment
• Experience in underground utilities and/or road construction
• Must be able to pass a drug test and a doctor's physical examination
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Class A Driver's License
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Class "C" Water Distribution

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures
2. Must display proficiency in both job management and personnel management
3. Must be able to understand and read plans and design specifications and be able to transfer work from paper to construction
4. Must display fundamental knowledge of water and sewer system construction and repair techniques
5. Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary
6. Must be able to work on call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested
7. Must be able to lift weights up to 100 pounds
8. Ability to operate heavy equipment, crew truck and tractor type equipment with proficiency
9. Must be capable of conducting routine maintenance to vehicles and equipment
10. Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
11. Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed
12. Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner
13. Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions
14. Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, or sit for long periods of time
15. Must be capable of reading, writing and speaking in English
16. Must be able to communicate using a two-way radio

Protective Equipment Required:

Ear and Eye Protection, Boots, Gloves, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Atmospheric Monitor, Traffic Control

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.