CREW CHIEF I, II- UTILITIES MAINTENANCE
About the role
CREW CHIEF I - UTILITIES MAINTENANCE: Performs difficult skilled trades work supervising the installation, maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Field Supervisor. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff.
CREW CHIEF II - UTILITIES MAINTENANCE: Performs difficult skilled trades work supervising the installation, maintenance, repair and/or construction of water and sewer systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Field Supervisor. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff.
Responsibilities
- Supervises, schedules, and participates in the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers and equipment operators in the repair, maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines;
- Discusses job requirements with and receives work instructions from supervisor;
- Trains and instructs subordinates;
- Operates equipment incidental to assigned work or the transportation of crew;
- Assists in preparation of specifications for purchase of equipment and supplies;
- Responsible for crew jobsite safety;
- Performs daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment.
Requirements
- (75%) Maintains time and material records;
- (15%) Prepares simple work reports;
- (10%) Requisitions necessary materials and equipment.
Qualifications
- CREW CHIEF I - UTILITIES MAINTENANCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent and moderate experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of municipal water and sewer utilities and related facilities, including the operation of excavating equipment and considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CREW CHIEF II - UTILITIES MAINTENANCE: Graduation from high school or equivalent and considerable experience in the maintenance, repair and/or construction of municipal water and sewer utilities and related facilities, including the operation of excavating equipment and considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills
- General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in water and sewer line construction and maintenance;
- General knowledge of the safe use and operation of common hand and power tools;
- General knowledge of the safe use, operations and preventative maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment;
- Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions;
- Thorough knowledge of OSHA laws that apply to areas of work responsibility;
- Ability to assign and supervise the work of others;
- Ability to prepare simple reports;
- Ability to follow oral and written directions;
- Knowledge of computer operations sufficient to enter, retrieve and manipulate data.
Benefits
- The physical activity of this position includes: Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Visual Acuity, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Atmospheric Conditions, Oils, Respirator, Close Quarters, Narrow Aisles, Claustrophobia, Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat.
Pay
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Schedule
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