Utilities Crew Leader
Government Jobs, Lake Worth, FL, United States
Utilities Crew Leader
Utilities Crew Leader position, under the general supervision of the Utilities Field Supervisor, supervises assigned crew members to perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance assignments relating to the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and vacuum sewer systems.
The following duties are normal for this position.
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of various facilities within the Utilities Field Division of the Utilities Department.
Issues, assigns, completes, and closes out work orders.
Inspects, directs, and oversees the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and tools.
Conducts regular safety meetings with assigned crews.
Prepares routine reports, work orders and maintains records.
Organizes and assigns daily tasks to crew(s) and reviews the completion of jobs with crews.
Organizes and executes long term system maintenance schedules including valve exercising and hydrant flushing programs.
Coordinates work with other crew leaders to maintain deadlines.
Assists in training and ensures safety practices and quality workmanship of assigned crew.
Operates light and heavy construction equipment including, but not limited to, vacuum excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
Monitors the shoring of trenches and confined spaces.
Plans and monitors the restoration of completed projects, including landscaping and asphalt.
Ensures proper maintenance of traffic (MOT) measures are used.
Determines and requisitions necessary equipment and materials for job assignments.
Performs routine on-call shifts as assigned.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
High School Diploma or G.E.D and three (3) years' experience in utility maintenance and construction. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 3 Water Distribution License or approved certification in Wastewater Collections or Vacuum Sewer Systems. Florida Class B CDL (Commercial Driver License) with airbrakes and tanker endorsements. Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Employees must possess the stamina to lift heavy articles or perform strenuous work for extended periods of time. Knowledge of utility maintenance, repair, and construction methods. Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Utilities policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel performance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to manage workflow with strong organizational skills. Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job employees frequently utilize arms, hands, and feet to walk, stand, reach, bend, squat, stoop, climb ladders, and shovel dirt/sand/rock. May occasionally be required to lift, push and/or pull heavy articles (not to exceed 45 pounds without assistance). Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces. Hearing and visual acuity, with or without correction, is required. Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided to perform duties as assigned.
Work is primarily performed outdoors; therefore, employee may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions including excessive heat, humidity, cold, wind, or rain. May experience intermittent exposure to disagreeable odors from grease, waste, and other malodorous conditions, as well as occasional elevated noise levels.
The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package. General Benefits Information If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well. PROBATION: All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)
Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
Fully vested after eight (8) years
Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO . Out of Network covered
Weekly Payroll Deductions:
Employee Only: $17.31/week
Employee +1: $53.08/week
Employee +2: $85.38/week
Employee Family: $109.62/week
Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees
We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.
Personal Leave Time: Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.
Utilities Crew Leader position, under the general supervision of the Utilities Field Supervisor, supervises assigned crew members to perform routine, emergency, and preventive maintenance assignments relating to the operation and maintenance of water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, and vacuum sewer systems.
The following duties are normal for this position.
Supervises and participates in the installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of various facilities within the Utilities Field Division of the Utilities Department.
Issues, assigns, completes, and closes out work orders.
Inspects, directs, and oversees the maintenance and repair of assigned equipment and tools.
Conducts regular safety meetings with assigned crews.
Prepares routine reports, work orders and maintains records.
Organizes and assigns daily tasks to crew(s) and reviews the completion of jobs with crews.
Organizes and executes long term system maintenance schedules including valve exercising and hydrant flushing programs.
Coordinates work with other crew leaders to maintain deadlines.
Assists in training and ensures safety practices and quality workmanship of assigned crew.
Operates light and heavy construction equipment including, but not limited to, vacuum excavators, backhoes, dump trucks, and front-end loaders.
Monitors the shoring of trenches and confined spaces.
Plans and monitors the restoration of completed projects, including landscaping and asphalt.
Ensures proper maintenance of traffic (MOT) measures are used.
Determines and requisitions necessary equipment and materials for job assignments.
Performs routine on-call shifts as assigned.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
High School Diploma or G.E.D and three (3) years' experience in utility maintenance and construction. Florida Department of Environmental Protection Level 3 Water Distribution License or approved certification in Wastewater Collections or Vacuum Sewer Systems. Florida Class B CDL (Commercial Driver License) with airbrakes and tanker endorsements. Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Employees must possess the stamina to lift heavy articles or perform strenuous work for extended periods of time. Knowledge of utility maintenance, repair, and construction methods. Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of Utilities policies and procedures. Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel performance. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, officials, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to manage workflow with strong organizational skills. Ability to resolve customer complaints and concerns.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the essential functions of this job employees frequently utilize arms, hands, and feet to walk, stand, reach, bend, squat, stoop, climb ladders, and shovel dirt/sand/rock. May occasionally be required to lift, push and/or pull heavy articles (not to exceed 45 pounds without assistance). Work is occasionally performed in confined spaces. Hearing and visual acuity, with or without correction, is required. Appropriate safety equipment and training will be provided to perform duties as assigned.
Work is primarily performed outdoors; therefore, employee may be exposed to a variety of weather conditions including excessive heat, humidity, cold, wind, or rain. May experience intermittent exposure to disagreeable odors from grease, waste, and other malodorous conditions, as well as occasional elevated noise levels.
The Village of Palm Springs offers a complete benefits package. General Benefits Information If Selected: Conditional Offer of Employment contingent upon Background Check, Physical, Drug Screen (if applicable) and if interviewing for PD, a Psych and Polygraph as well. PROBATION: All positions serve a one (1) year probationary period PENSION PLAN: FRS (Florida Retirement System)
Mandatory 3% employee contribution of your gross salary
Fully vested after eight (8) years
Health insurance is with Humana HMO Premier Plan. In-network coverage ONLY. There is NO OUT OF NETWORK MEDICAL COVERAGE
Dental Insurance is with Humana Traditional Preferred DPPO . Out of Network covered
Weekly Payroll Deductions:
Employee Only: $17.31/week
Employee +1: $53.08/week
Employee +2: $85.38/week
Employee Family: $109.62/week
Insurance coverage becomes effective the 1st of the month following 60th day of employment
Group Life Insurance policy of $50,000 paid for by the Village for employees
We have 13 paid holidays per year. Police Holiday is paid or comp'd at ten (10) hours for holiday except birthday which is at 8 hours. Birthday is an additional paid holiday but must be requested approved by supervisor, and taken in the same week as the birthday occurs.
Personal Leave Time: Accrues weekly from hire date at the rate depending on length of time in service. PLT may be used, paid, after six (6) months.