General Description of Position:

Under the general supervision of the Utilities Manager, the Utilities Crew Leader is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems. This position provides lead direction to a small crew of maintenance personnel engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of City utility infrastructure. The Utilities Crew Leader operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment to complete assigned tasks and responds to on-call duties as required to support system operations and emergency needs. The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.

Essential Functions:

Represents the City of Van Alstyne in a professional, appropriate manner at all times. Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential. Provide day-to-day functional and technical guidance, assign and supervise work activities, and train new employees; Complete daily work orders, service requests, and related documentation accurately and in a timely manner; Ensure compliance with all established safety practices, regulations, and procedures; promote a safe work environment at all times; Assist in planning, coordinating, and prioritizing daily work assignments; review job specifications and explain work methods and requirements at the job site; Perform and oversee construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of the City's water distribution and wastewater collection systems; Call in locates prior to digging. Ensure locates have been completed before work begins. Diagnose, locate, and repair water and wastewater line leaks, breaks, blockages, and service interruptions; excavate, expose, and restore utility lines in accordance with Local, State, and Federal specifications; Install, repair, or replace faulty fire hydrants and valves; Exercise, test, and paint fire hydrants; Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, including backhoes, trenchers, loaders, tapping machines, air compressors, pumps, grinders, sewer machines, wastewater jetting equipment, and line locators; Perform water and wastewater taps for new service; install, repair, and replace valves, hydrants, clean-outs, pipes, fittings, and connectors; Turn water services on and off; install, remove, replace, adjust, and maintain water meters and meter boxes, including raising or lowering boxes as needed; Inspects and flushes water mains to ensure water quality throughout the distribution system; Locate underground water and sewer utilities; Inspect, clean, construct, and rebuild manholes; repair inverts and address structural or operational deficiencies; Operate wastewater jetting equipment and related tools to clear obstructions and restore proper flow within wastewater lines; Responds to inquiries and complaints from residents, vendors, contractors and consultants and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve issues; Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other crews and City departments as needed; must work overtime as required; Perform routine inspections on assigned City vehicles and equipment; monitor fluid levels and report the need for major repairs; Travels to job sites and to attend meetings, conferences, and training; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Environment/Physical Requirements Heavy. Exerting force to lift, carry, or drag 50-100 pounds rarely, 25-50 pounds occasionally, or up to 10-20 pounds frequently. Other essential and important duties/functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for adequate physical performance abilities including moderate and heavy lifting; bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; the ability to operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles; adequate speech, hearing and eyesight required; lift, carry, push, pull, drag or hold moderate to heavy weight objects; visual acuity and ability to distinguish color.

Compensation and Benefits Salary Range:

$48,880 - $58,240 annually, commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. The is a full-time nonexempt position.

Hours:

At will. Mandatory overtime and on-call as needed. TMRS Retirement. 7% employee contribution with a 2 to 1 employer match. Vested after five years of service. TMRS provides 1x your annual salary in life insurance benefit. Employees are retirement eligible upon vesting and at least age 60 or with 20 years of service credit at any age as well as restricted prior service credit. 12 paid holidays. 100% of employee health, dental, vision, benefits paid as well as 50% of dependent health coverage! For more information regarding all of the benefits offered by the City of Van Alstyne please review our Summary of Benefits. Candidates MUST successfully complete a background check (including criminal history), drug screening and pre-employment physical. All candidates

MUST SUBMIT CITY

APPLICATION and resume to be considered to:

City of Van Alstyne, Attn:

Human Resources, 152 N. Main Dr.; P.O. Box 247, Van Alstyne, Texas 75495-0247.

Qualifications:

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection system; Water and wastewater flow principles, including pressure control, valve operation, and system functionality; Procedures for installation, service tapping, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure, including hydrants, valves, manholes, and sewer lines; Principles of lead supervision, employee training, and work coordination; Operation and basic maintenance of heavy equipment, vehicles, and specialized utility machinery; Safe work practices, traffic control procedures, and hazards associated with utility and construction work; General construction practices and utility maintenance standards; and City policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Exercise sound and ethical judgment in decision-making processes; Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, personal discipline, quality, creativity and teamwork; Communicate technical data and sensitive information to citizens in a clear and persuasive manner; Respond to public inquiries and complaints in an effective manner using tact, patience and courtesy; Work safely in adverse conditions, including inclement weather, confined spaces, low visibility, and other hazardous environments; Safely operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on vehicles, tools, and equipment used in water and wastewater operations; Apply state and local safety regulations and specifications; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and the public; Skill in effective oral and written communications; and Work independently and with little direction.

Education, Training, and Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in water distribution/wastewater collection system maintenance. Water sample collection experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered. High school diploma or equivalent required Must possess and continue to possess a valid driver s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated Possession of a valid CDL license and/or obtain within one year of employment Possession of a Class C Water Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or obtain license within one (1) year of employment Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or obtain license within one (1) year of employment Critical Thinking Skills Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Working Conditions Somewhat disagreeable working conditions. Continuously exposed to one or two elements such as noise, intermittent standing, walking; and pushing, carrying, or lifting. May involve some travel and/or work is at times, in the evening or during the night hours. Environmental Conditions The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions; and occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Activities The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Moderate diversity, low physical. Work activities which allow for a moderate amount of diversity in the performance of tasks which are not as varied as those positions with high-level diversity and decision- making. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear; and frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus. Machines, Tools, Equipment Knowledge and ability to properly use and operate small, medium, and large trucks, probe rod, pumps, power tools, and hand tools. Protective Equipment Provided Hard hat, gloves, boots, mask, and eye protection.