What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER DISTRIBUTION MAINTENANCE LEADER position at City of Fond du Lac?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: The City of Fond du Lac Water Utility is accepting
applications for a Water Distribution Crew Leader. This position will be
under the direct supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor
(DMS) and helps the Supervisor prioritize, plan, and coordinate
maintenance work on the distribution system as well as oversees and
directs the Water Utility Workers (WUW) on site daily to accomplish the
maintenance work. Assist the DMS with prioritizing and planning water
system repairs and routine maintenance. Oversee and direct the WUWs on
job site to ensure work is done in a timely manner and with good
workmanship. Monitor and report personnel problems to the DMS. Daily
coordination of trucking construction materials and equipment to and/or
from the job site. Electronic and paper record keeping of work performed
including labor, equipment, and materials. Perform distribution system
repairs and maintenance to include tapping and installing new services
for utility and outside contractors, repairing water main breaks and
leaky services, exercising, repairing and replacing fire hydrants,
exercising, repairing and replacing main line valves, and adjusting
valve boxes. Knowledge of job site restoration after repair work is
completed. (concrete, asphalt prep, & landscaping) Set up proper traffic
control and maintain safe construction work zone practices and
procedures. Ensure construction site safety Flush hydrants to improve
water quality. Take water quality samples during flushing operations to
verify water quality and log results (chlorine/turbidity). Assist with
snow removal from Utility properties located in and around the city.
Experience with tablets, laptops, GPS, and GIS is a plus, cell phone
provided. Utility provides cold weather workwear, pants service, and
safety toed footwear. The position also requires the employee to be
available for emergency response during off-shift hours as well as
participate in the on-call rotation. On-call rotation (Roughly 5 weeks
per year when/if fully staffed) Emergency response 24/7/365 (water main
breaks, service leaks, etc.) 60% response rate is required \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include: 4 5 years\'
experience with utility construction/repairs with 2 years of supervisory
experience, heavy equipment experience preferred; working knowledge of
the tools, methods, and materials commonly used in public works and
water facility maintenance activities; and possession of a valid
Wisconsin Commercial \"Class A\" Driver\'s License without air brakes
restriction and with tanker endorsement \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/job-opportunities/
applications for a Water Distribution Crew Leader. This position will be
under the direct supervision of the Distribution Maintenance Supervisor
(DMS) and helps the Supervisor prioritize, plan, and coordinate
maintenance work on the distribution system as well as oversees and
directs the Water Utility Workers (WUW) on site daily to accomplish the
maintenance work. Assist the DMS with prioritizing and planning water
system repairs and routine maintenance. Oversee and direct the WUWs on
job site to ensure work is done in a timely manner and with good
workmanship. Monitor and report personnel problems to the DMS. Daily
coordination of trucking construction materials and equipment to and/or
from the job site. Electronic and paper record keeping of work performed
including labor, equipment, and materials. Perform distribution system
repairs and maintenance to include tapping and installing new services
for utility and outside contractors, repairing water main breaks and
leaky services, exercising, repairing and replacing fire hydrants,
exercising, repairing and replacing main line valves, and adjusting
valve boxes. Knowledge of job site restoration after repair work is
completed. (concrete, asphalt prep, & landscaping) Set up proper traffic
control and maintain safe construction work zone practices and
procedures. Ensure construction site safety Flush hydrants to improve
water quality. Take water quality samples during flushing operations to
verify water quality and log results (chlorine/turbidity). Assist with
snow removal from Utility properties located in and around the city.
Experience with tablets, laptops, GPS, and GIS is a plus, cell phone
provided. Utility provides cold weather workwear, pants service, and
safety toed footwear. The position also requires the employee to be
available for emergency response during off-shift hours as well as
participate in the on-call rotation. On-call rotation (Roughly 5 weeks
per year when/if fully staffed) Emergency response 24/7/365 (water main
breaks, service leaks, etc.) 60% response rate is required \*\*\*\*\*
OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications include: 4 5 years\'
experience with utility construction/repairs with 2 years of supervisory
experience, heavy equipment experience preferred; working knowledge of
the tools, methods, and materials commonly used in public works and
water facility maintenance activities; and possession of a valid
Wisconsin Commercial \"Class A\" Driver\'s License without air brakes
restriction and with tanker endorsement \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/job-opportunities/