Crew Chief - Utilities

As a Crew Chief- Utilities, you will:                                                                                    

• Maintain productivity and efficiency of division personnel; assure completion of work assignments meets deadlines, regulatory requirements, and quality control standards
• Assists the work crews in all activities involved in the maintenance, diagnostics repair, and installation of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems, as well as any repairs as a result of these actions.
• Responsible for all aspects of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems as well as inventory control of the warehouse.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance program for the water and sanitary sewer system which include valve, hydrant, and manhole maintenance.
• Use hydro unit for cleaning out sanitary sewer lines.
• Responsible for repairs to water main and sewer lines.
• Repair broken water lines with new sections of pipe and new taps.
• Performs water service taps and new meter and box installations.
• Assists in the diagnostics of problem areas and develops course of action and ensures efficient completion.
• Operate and maintain underground sewer televising equipment.
• Perform line locates, yard restoration, and assist the engineering department with contractors.
• Be able to read basic construction plans as well as understand the geographical makeup of the city. 
• Operates light and heavy commercial equipment; light and heavy power tools; and a variety of hand tools; and is responsible for their responsible operation to ensure the safe functioning and lifespan of this equipment.
• Complete evaluation paperwork of subordinates.
• Required to complete work orders and other necessary paperwork by each deadline.
• Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. 
• Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
• Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.   
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director and/or their designee(s). 
• Minimum Qualifications:
• The ideal candidate must be extremely organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with professionalism and strong communiction skills. In addition, they will have a strong attention to detailand ability to work in a fast-paced environment-both critical for success in the role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness and dependability.  Ideal candidates will also look for innovative, trailblazing solutions to challenges.  We are looking for someone who can establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Education and Experience:
• High School diploma or GED
• Municipal experience if preferred.
• Training (License and/or Certification):
• Valid Texas Class "A" Driver License required
• Must have a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License and/or TCEQ Class II Wastewater Collection License.
• If one license has been acquired, the other must be obtained within three years of date of hire.