Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I / II

City Of League City

Dickinson, TX 77573

$48,887.48 - $70,886.83 a year


Description

JOB
The Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I / II plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. This role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, managing work orders, delegating tasks, and assisting in supervising departmental personnel. This position is safety-sensitive and/or DOT-related, requiring participation in random drug testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.Utility Maintenance Crew Leader ILeads and trains a crew of four to five employees in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure.Operates a backhoe and other heavy equipment used to excavate for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.Performs on call duties 24 hours per day, seven days per week as assigned.Completes daily work orders.Communicates and coordinates with supervisors on task assignments.Receives and responds to public inquiries.Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and ensures compliance with preventive maintenance requirements for heavy equipment.Ensure proper trench safety protocols at all timesPerforms related work as required.Utility Maintenance Crew Leader IIPerforms all duties of the Utility Maintenance Crew Leader ICapable of working under limited or moderate supervision while performing complex tasks.Provides second level of supervision for the Line Repair Department in the absence of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor. Must pass all proficiency requirements. Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City’s citizens, and that City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Knowledge of: English grammar, spelling, punctuationHeavy equipment operation and safety requirementsWater and sewer infrastructure throughout the City and OSHA safety standardsHeavy equipment preventive maintenance regulations and standardsSafety standards, procedures, and proper digging techniques in equipment operationUtility related repair practicesIndustry practices and proper management skillsModern office procedures, methods and computer equipmentSkill in: Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationshipsPerforming a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different natureSafe operation of heavy equipmentPerforming basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratiosAssigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignmentsAbility to: Meet schedules and deadlines of the workCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingHandle emergency situations and stressful situationsUnderstand and carry out oral and written directionsPrioritize job assignments and determine manpower for task completionAccurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic filesMaintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundariesWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical requirements outlined here reflect the demands necessary for an employee to effectively perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out these essential functions.This position requires the ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying, handling, reaching, kneeling, sitting, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. of pressure, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, twisting, crawling, and operating foot controls. Additionally, it necessitates fine dexterity and acute awareness of surroundings, utilizing senses of vision, hearing, and verbal communication. Employees will work in adverse weather conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, rain, and sleet. Work may also involve contact with chemicals, fumes, dust, insects, noxious plants, snakes, and other wildlife.

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