Crew Leader ID- 11450
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Job Description
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To perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water pump stations, water storage facilities, the water distribution system.
SUPERVISION EXERCISEDEmployee has direct supervisory responsibilities of section’s employees.
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Essential Duties
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CORE COMPETENCIES:
Inspects, maintains and repairs failures in the water distribution system and wastewater collection system.
Conducts water pressure checks, analyzes results and makes or recommends system modifications as needed.
Makes and/or inspects water taps.
Performs line locates of water and wastewater mains and apparatuses under the rules of the Texas One Call Law for contractors, citizens and city departments.
Interprets maps, drawings, plans and specifications; Coordinates GIS/GPS mapping.
Performs physical inspection; monitors through computerized systems; the pump stations and chlorination systems; lift stations and water storage facilities; Reports abnormal conditions.
Controls pumps, valves, cathodic protection, mercury float switches, sonar level detection equipment, and other equipment to support a continual flow through the distribution and collections systems.
Monitors charts indicating the levels in the elevated and ground storage tanks; wet wells; interprets and reacts to the levels in determining when a pump or combination of pumps need to be started or stopped.
Prepares daily and monthly operational reports, written, and/or computer-generated using City mainframe system, Microsoft software, CityWorks Software, and SCADA system.Prepares and maintains operating reports, work orders, and records as required by State regulations.
Collects water samples, tests water samples, and analyzes results. Collects Bacteriological water samples for laboratory analysis. Performs chlorinator, pump and motor maintenance and repairs.
Maintains facilities including cleaning, painting, and grounds maintenance.
Performs meter installation and repair, disassembling, cleaning, repairing, replacing and testing of defective or worn water meters including residential, commercial and fire hydrant meters.
Works in confined spaces and trenches using proper safety equipment and procedures; Operates electronic gas detection equipment and maintains air packs for emergency use.
Inspects physical security safeguards.
Operates backhoes, dump trucks, front-end loader, ditcher, vehicles (w/trailer) and various other size and types of equipment as may be required; loads, hauls and unloads various equipment, materials, and supplies.
Operates, inspects and maintains various hand, power, and hydraulic tools and equipment, including welders.
Responds to customer service complaints.
Serves on stand-by shifts and may be required to work overtime; Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s Personnel Rules and Regulations; possesses and maintains a valid driver's license, if required, and complies with City of Killeen driving policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Required Minimum Qualifications
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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from high school or equivalent; and,
- Two years of direct experience in water distribution, wastewater collections or water/wastewater treatment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
- Ability to work safely;
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors and the public;
- Knowledge of computer-based equipment;
- Skill in operation of the listed tools, materials and equipment;
- Working knowledge of facilities, equipment, materials, and safe methods and techniques used in wastewater collection and water distribution activities;
- Knowledge of light equipment operation, the hazards and safety precautions common to light equipment operations;
- Knowledge of the general operating rules of City and the State of Texas in W/S Operations. Ability to perform the duties in which a Certificate of Competency is held. Ability to identify tasks that require a certified operator and oversee, perform or seek guidance appropriately;
- Ability to monitor, read, and interpret various diagrams, devices, charts, gauges, and correctly interpret and react to those interpretations.
- Ability to learn the characteristics of individual pump station, lift station and water storage facilities;
- Ability to think and act quickly in emergencies, judge situations accurately, dispatch appropriate personnel under normal and emergency situations;
- Knowledge of chemical and fuel storage, hazards and safety precautions;
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks under varying weather conditions;
- Ability to drive and operate a variety of equipment under varying conditions;
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Class D Water Operator’s License;
- Class C Water Operator’s License within twelve months from date of hire;
- Class c Water and class II Waste Water Collections License’s preferred.
- Texas Class A CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement by date of hire;
- Haz-Mat Endorsement to Texas Driver’s License preferred.
- Ability to complete all required FEMA courses with certificates within one year of date of hire;
- Ability to complete a Utilities Safety course with certificate within 90 days of date of hire;
- Ability to complete course and be certified as a Confined Space Competent Person with in one year of date of hire;
- Ability to complete course and be certified as an Excavation/Trench Safety Competent Person within one year of date of hire.
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Supplemental Information
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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
Various motorized vehicles and equipment including dump truck, pickup truck (w/trailer), utility truck, sewer jet truck, forklift, skid-steer loaders, and mowers. Medium to heavy equipment including backhoes, front-end loaders and ditcher.
Various power tools, tamper/compactors, lawn maintenance equipment/tools, cut-off saws, chain saws, jackhammers and tapping machines.
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Computer, fax machine, duplicating equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens and risk of electrical shock.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
This position is a safety sensitive position.WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is accomplished both in the office and in field. In field, walks over rough terrain and is exposed to unpleasant odors, hazardous chemicals, pests, high wind and dust levels. Required to perform manual labor as needed. In office, uses computer, copier, telephone, and calculator. Frequent high mental, visual and aural concentration required. Stands, walks, bends and reaches continually. Frequently drives vehicle.
May be exposed to all types of weather conditions including adverse weather conditions when working in the field. Works with unknown materials and handles hazardous waste and angular waste appliances. Must meet public and be prepared to deal with difficult people.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, blood borne pathogens and risk of electrical shock.
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
