The City of Syracuse (Department of Water) is currently looking for qualified candidates for the position of Water Maintenance Crew Leader (Water-Plant).

**Equal Opportunity Employer-Women & Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

City of Syracuse residency is required and must be maintained for employment.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

The work involves responsibility for supervising a crew in the performance of semi-skilled tasks in the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for the supervision and work of a water maintenance crew engaged in a variety of semi-skilled tasks relating to the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains and services. Leeway is allowed the employee in the method and approach taken to accomplish the assigned task. The crew leader may perform tasks similar to other classifications within the job family. Assignments are received from a technical supervisor orally or in general written memo indicating problem and location. The employee determines the best method of solving the problem. Work is reviewed through submission of job reports. Supervision is exercised over a small number of subordinate employees. Does related work as required.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of work experience or its part time equivalent, in the maintenance and construction of a water distribution system.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must possess a valid non-CDL or CDL with appropriate endorsements as required by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles for the class of vehicle(s) being operated.

Note: Anyone promoted to this position must undergo a trial period of no less than 30 workdays but not to exceed 90 workdays to ensure that such employee meets the minimum requirement of the position.

The Affirmative Action Policy of the City of Syracuse is to provide equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, age (18 and over), marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, or any other classified group within the protected class. If you have a disability for which you wish special accommodation to be made, contact the Department of Personnel at City Hall, One Park Place, 300 S. State St., 448-8780.If provisional appointment candidate will be required to take NYS Civil Service exam, pass and be reachable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.73 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a resident of the City of Syracuse?

Work Location: In person