Utility Crew Leader

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Stormwater Repair Division located at 1800 Prospect
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: January 14, 2025

• Plan assigns, leads, and participates in the work of an assigned crew; determines staff needs, requisitions tools, materials, and equipment for necessary repair and maintenance work.
• Directs safety activities among employees and assigned crew, conducts safety training programs and meetings with crews.
• Performs concrete repair work on sidewalks, driveway curbs and streets.
• Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and makes arrangements for prompt performance of work.
• Maintains necessary reports such as completing timesheets, activity reports, accident/injury and equipment condition reports on the computer.
• Helps to resolve employee complaints.
• Administers training, coaching, counseling during daily job duties.
• Receives and resolves complaints from the general public regarding specific situations pertaining to area of assignment.
• Processes associate's Performance Appraisals.
• Organizes and leads crews in assisting the Public Works Department with Snow Removal Program.

REQUIRES high school graduation and 4 years of experience in water or sewer construction and maintenance work. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) issued by the State of Missouri prior to the end of the employee’s probationary period (Appropriate CDL will be determined by the department). If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess at least one of the certifications listed that is applicable to the employee's work area within 6 months of moving into this job classification: Distribution System Level I (DS-I) License with the State of Missouri; Wastewater Collections System level C certification with the State of Missouri; Backflow certification with the State of Missouri.