POSITION TITLE : Crew Chief, Water Field Ops (Water Distribution) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION # : req7590

DEPARTMENT : Ut Distribution System Div

LOCATION : UTILITIES SERVICE CTR - BLDG A

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-Time Regular

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $60, - 101, (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 MT on 5 / 6 / 2024 .

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The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.

Drug test also required within 48 hours of offer .

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Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

• Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
• Retirement company contributions after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
• Flexible spending : Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
• Employee Assistance Program : counseling, legal, financial assistance
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Wellness program, workout facilities
• Employee / family onsite health clinic
• Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
• Collaborative work environment

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Job Summary

Work related to the construction, maintenance, inspection and / or repair of infrastructure including equipment operation and / or maintenance in the field for equipment specific to water distribution, wastewater collection, and storm drainage operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

Develops work assignments, schedules and assigns crews to complete a variety of complex skills such as construction, installation, maintenance or repair activities involved in one of the following areas;

Utility Water Distribution, Water Metering, Wastewater Collection, and Stormwater Operations.

• Provides interpretation and guidance regarding City policies and safety regulations.
• Ensures crews work cooperatively in a professional setting.
• Provides customer service by answering questions, providing information and referrals, and resolving complaints and problems.
• May manage a database program by collecting and entering information and produces reports using information.
• Completes work orders using computerized maintenance management systems, billings, material requisitions, reports and mapping of work completed and other forms and reports as needed.
• May take the lead in the evaluation, purchase, and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and supplies.
• May respond to service requests while on call.
• Assumes responsibility for job site safety.
• May frequently perform the functions of employees supervised.
• Responsible to monitor and track employees’ time, authorize leave, and sign time sheets.
• Responsible to evaluate employees performance
• May design and fabricate equipment.
• May interpret and implement complex engineering project designs for Utility Water Field Operations.

Management Responsibilities

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
• Experience building teams and implementing practices to lead others well in an inclusive, high-performance organization.

Skill in integrating and synthesizing others’ viewpoints to build alignment of diverse perspectives to achieve results.

Capable of creating conditions of emotional safety and demonstrates self-awareness and regulation in responding to others.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate small and large construction and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to occasionally work on call .
• Ability to interpret blueprints, maps and conduct work based on those documents.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, installation techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills.
• Ability to recognize hazardous and unsafe situations.
• Ability to use GIS, ArcView, MS Office Suite, and specialized database software and hardware systems.
• Knowledge of applicable equipment, devices and their general maintenance.
• Working knowledge of functions and operations of water field operations and specific work group supervised.
• Ability and experience to supervise employees and assume their managers duties in their absence.

Required Qualifications

Minimum Preferred High School Diploma or GED High school diploma or GED

Experience Requirements

Six or more years specialized training which may include technical or vocational school.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background.

The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications / Licenses / Specialized Training

Valid Commercial Driver's License. May require special certification specific to area of operation. Ability to attain Level 4 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection certifications.

Must have a minimum of a level two Water and Wastewater certification. Must attain a Level 3 Water and Wastewater certification within 2 years.

Last updated : 2024-04-23