Crew Chief - Utility Maintenance

Crew Chief – Utility Maintenance position with the City of Corsicana, leading a utility crew responsible for installation and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection system infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water taps, leak repairs, water/sewer main installations, sewer cleaning/unclogging, and meter box repairs/installations
• Operate backhoe to safely dig and backfill trenches; follow proper sloping, shoring, and trench safety procedures
• Operate trucks, backhoes, mini-excavators, and trailers; ensure proper maintenance and cleaning of equipment and tools
• Conduct preventive maintenance on sewer systems
• Locate water and sewer lines for utility coordination, as directed
• Inspect job sites before, during, and after completion to ensure safe and satisfactory workmanship
• Maintain work time and material records; prepare and submit required reports
• Operate boring machines to install utilities beneath roads and sidewalks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in utility operations or a related field
• Equivalent combinations of education and municipal work experience may be considered
• Must hold or be able to obtain within two (2) years:
  • Class “C” Water Distribution License
  • Class “II” Wastewater License (As issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality - TCEQ)
• Knowledge of materials, procedures, and equipment used in utility system operations
• Ability to operate and maintain hand and power tools (shovels, chainsaws, weed eaters, etc.)
• Skilled in safely operating multi-geared trucks and heavy equipment
• Ability to follow safety regulations and apply proper worksite precautions
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact courteously with the public, coworkers, and contractors
• Ability to read, write, and prepare accurate records and reports
• Must maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free workplace
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment
• Must have and maintain a valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (CDL)
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Must demonstrate regular attendance and punctuality
• Must successfully complete a one-year probationary period
• Must pass a criminal history check, background investigation, and drug screening

Working Conditions

• Regular outdoor work with exposure to:
  • Extreme weather (heat, cold, rain)
  • Loud noise, dust, chemicals, fumes, and physical hazards
  • Confined spaces, rodents, insects, and heavy traffic
• Work on varied and unstable terrain, including muddy or flooded trenches and ditches
• Heavy physical labor including:
  • Lifting, carrying, and loading objects up to 80 lbs.
  • Occasional pushing/pulling of loads up to 100 lbs.
  • Frequent walking, standing, reaching, and operating equipment
• Specific vision requirements include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• On-call availability required including evenings, nights, weekends, and emergencies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Basic life insurance equal to 1X the employee’s annual base salary up to $100,000 and Supplemental Death Benefit equal to 1X the annual base salary, reduced to $7,500 after retirement through the retirement system (TMRS)
• Optional additional insurance policies
• Retirement through Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 7% employee contribution and a 2:1 City match
• Optional tax deferred supplemental 457B plan
• Sick leave accrual at a rate of one workday for each month employed
• Vacation leave accrual at rates dependent upon years of service
• One day each fiscal year for personal leave
• The City observes 13 paid holidays
• Longevity pay equal to $6.00/month times length of service with the City of Corsicana
• Wellness pay
• Bereavement Leave

Pay

$26.031/hr.