Crew Leader (Sewer Collection & Maintenance)

Essential Job Functions:  Supervises, operates backhoe  and participates with work crews in the maintenance, repair and installation of water and sewer lines, connections, mains, water meters, sump pumps, manholes, fire hydrants, and lift stations; receives job assignments from general foreman and plans work schedules for crew; inspects sewer lines and manholes; may operate T.V. monitor inspection equipment including truck, T.V. camera, monitor and recording equipment; operates machinery, equipment, drives light and heavy duty vehicles, mini excavator, vacuum truck, fork lift, front end loader, power saw, winch, fusion machine, pipe bursting equipment and pole lifting truck; raises and lowers meter; directs and participates in the activities of rod truck and jet truck crews in clearing stoppages; distributes tools, equipment and supplies as needed; maintains necessary inventory of equipment and material on trucks, enforces safety regulations; prepares various reports and records of activities, hours worked, materials used, accidents and customer complaints.

Other Job Functions:  Maintains right-of-ways and easements; cross-trains with other divisions; inspects and conducts maintenance activities at lift stations and water towers; performs other duties as required. The Crew Leader may be required to operate equipment for his/her crew.

This position requires 100% on-site work. Works inside and outside in all kinds of weather; operates equipment; could work in high traffic areas or around utilities construction areas; exposed to constant/extreme noise; works in trenches/ditches/manholes, and works around mechanical, electrical, explosive, fume/odor, dust and vapor hazards; Must be available to work Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and overtime when necessary; may work varying schedules; subject to call out 24 hours a day.

Knowledge: Knowledge of materials, methods and techniques commonly used in water utilities maintenance, repair, and minor construction activities; knowledge of state health rules and regulations relating to water and sewer systems; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions applicable to the assigned work.

Skills/Abilities: Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees performing various tasks; ability to understand, follow, and issue oral and written instructions; ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; ability to operate water pump, air compressor, tapping and boring machine, power saws, jackhammers and various small hand tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Must be able to write legibly.

Physical Requirements: Constantly sees and hears; frequently lifts, carries and drags objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; climbs, crawls, kneels, squats, stands, stoops, bends, walks, drives vehicles, operates backhoe and writes by hand; infrequently pulls, pushes and holds objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Education/Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, repair and construction of water utilities equipment and projects or related maintenance and repair experience; one (1) year of supervisory experience; minimum one (1) year experience in operating backhoe/excavator; one (1) year of pipe bursting experience preferred; advanced training/certification in water/wastewater fields preferred. Must obtain a Class II Wastewater Collections License within one year of employment.Other: 

This position requires 100% on-site work. Must possess a valid Class A/CDL driver’s license with a good driving record.  Other state valid Class A/CDL driver’s license with a good driving record will be considered.  Texas state law requires that within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver’s license. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.  In addition, the City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas  77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.