Crew Leader

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Leads, supervises, and participates in the work of utility crews; performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises, leads, and participates in the work of maintenance and construction crews engaged in water and sewer system projects;
• Affirms that safety practices are followed;
• Affirms that crews are employing efficient and effective methods;
• Operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment for installing water and sewer lines and facilities;
• Cleans utility lines, storm drains, catch basins and appurtenances;
• Operates bulldozer, compactor, front end loader, crane, backhoe, track dozer, excavator, sewer cleaning and other heavy equipment;
• Delegates utility tasks for each specific job site;
• Ensures all necessary equipment/materials are present for the job site;
• Installs water and sewer taps;
• Repairs and replaces water meters, meter boxes, and fire hydrants;
• Responds to citizen complaints and problems;
• Serves and makes repairs and adjustments on equipment;
• Maintains daily records of parts used;
• Completes work orders;
• Evaluates the performance of assigned personnel;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB RELATED PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS

• Very heavy work requiring the employee to exert over to 100 pounds of force occasionally and less force frequently to move objects;
• Physical activity related to this position may include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions;
• Sufficient visual acuity is required to visually inspect and assemble small parts involved in the operation of machines and determine if small defects are present and use measuring devices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of construction equipment;
• Considerable knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation;
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to perform construction work in and around traffic;
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer systems, etc.;
• Skill and care in the operation of a variety of construction equipment;
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions;
• Ability to perform minor mechanical procedures;
• Ability to supervise, train and instruct subordinates;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, and citizens.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Graduation from high school and five years experience in heavy equipment operation (ie: backhoe) and the required certifications;
• Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

• Must possess a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License and water distribution or wastewater collection certification.

BENEFITS

All benefits are subject to change and are contingent on the annual approval of City Council. Full coverage health insurance equaling $891.91 monthly in value
50% dependent medical care coverage
401K - City contributes 5% regardless if employee contributes
General Retirement – City contributes 14.39%
$25,000 Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Vacation and sick time accrual based off of years served in NC retirement system
12 hours personal and/or parental leave given to hourly employees
13 days of holiday pay (including a floating holiday)
One annual Grand Hall rental
Longevity bonus based off years served in the State retirement system
Free usage of city workout equipment
Complimentary alternative medicine reimbursements up to $1,000 per plan year when enrolled in City's health insurance
Employee Assistance Program (5 free counseling sessions)

Tuition Reimbursement

Up to $2,000 per semester.