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Distribution & Collections Maintenance Crew Leader

City of Pearland, Texas, Pearland, TX, United States


The City of Pearland, TX

is seeking to hire a full-time Maintenance Crew Leader to lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our

Utilities - Distribution and Collections division .

Do you have the ability to effectively lead a team within a fast-paced setting? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

Distribution & Collections Maintenance Crew Leader

earns a competitive hourly wage of $24.07 - $26.05 based on qualifications and experience.

In addition, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance, plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTIONS MAINTENANCE CREW LEADER
Under general supervision, work with and provide direction to a crew engaged in the repair and maintenance of the City's water and sewer system.

Supervisory Functions
Lead the work activities of assigned crew in Water & Sewer Line Maintenance. Carries out crew leader responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions

Regular and timely attendance at work.

Direct the work activities of assigned subordinate personnel; schedule and review the work activities of assigned crew; perform work with workers supervised.

Interpret policies to workers; support and enforce safety regulations.

Maintain and service water lines by digging up and exposing water main lines for repair.

Perform water and sewer taps; replace meters, and repair manholes as needed.

Provide maintenance to fire hydrants by flushing out system, cleaning and/or replacing old parts, and painting hydrant.

Ensure that worksite is properly secured according to safety standards by setting up barricades in and around site.

Clean up area around excavation replacing sand and sod.

Inspect and maintain assigned equipment by checking lights, fluids, brakes; keep oiled and greased; clean, and in good working condition.

Report any and all problems as soon as they are noticed; maintain daily work orders and prepare daily work reports.

Provide communication to supervisor of all unsafe conditions on the job.

Analyze and resolve work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.

Contribute to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, And Licenses

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in water lines maintenance; six (6) years of experience in the maintenance of water lines, preferred.

Some experience in directing the activities of subordinate personnel, preferred.

May substitute any equivalent combination of experience and training that would provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed herein.

Special Certifications And Licenses

Valid Texas Driver's License

Class B Commercial License required

Water and Wastewater License

Preferred Licenses And Certifications

Class A Commercial License preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire

Class C Wastewater Treatment

Class I Wastewater Collections

Salary: $24.07 - $26.05 per hour.

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