Maintenance Crew Leader - Water/Wastewater

Hiring Rate: $22.63 - $25.46 hourly
Full Pay Range: $22.63 - $33.95 hourly
 
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm
3-day weekends Friday - Sunday

Subject to rotating on-call shifts

Benefits at the City of Rowlett Include:

• 4-day work week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance (2x salary up to $150,000)
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Flexible spending account
• 20-year retirement plan with the Texas Municipal Retirement System
• 5-year vesting and a 2:1 City match
• Vacation – 2 weeks during the first year, 3 weeks after the first year
• Sick leave – 2 weeks per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity pay

Position Overview:  
Under general direction, supervises, leads, and directs small crew in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of City water, wastewater, and City's drainage systems; plans, organizes projects, and performs related work as required.Coordinates activities of assigned crew and repairs, maintains construction activities, sees that necessary materials, tools and equipment are maintained in good and safe working condition; enforces department rules and policies and special orders; makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; reads grades and assists in setting grade stakes; uses survey instruments, performs concrete, asphalt and water / wastewater system repairs. Uses hand tools such as saws, bolt cutters, picks, shovels, concrete finishing tools, etc. Also uses various power tools, air compressors, jack hammers, pavement saws, and similar equipment. Train subordinates to perform water and wastewater maintenance operations.

Ensures that proper equipment and materials are available; inspects equipment and performs preventative maintenance as required; completes service requests, work orders and maintains records and reports as required for assigned area of responsibility.

Maintains a variety of inventory, maintenance records, initiates purchase requisitions for needed supplies and equipment; supervises routine and preventive maintenance/repair of water, sewer mains, fire hydrants, equipment, facilities etc. Operates machinery and equipment when needed, prepares and maintains records as required. Responsible for regular attendance and arriving to work on time.Graduation from High School or GED and three years related experience in construction, maintenance and repairs of water and wastewater systems, including one year as a lead person; or an equivalent of education and experience.Valid Texas Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain within 30 days of being hired. Must have and maintain a good driving record in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett. Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee within two working days of receipt.

Must have a minimum of a Class "C" Water Distribution License and Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality or be able to obtain within 6 months of being hired. Must reside within a 1-hour response time from the Public Works Building; employee will have (6) months from employment date in which to relocate. Must be able to remain on 24-hour call for emergencies and respond as necessary for area of assigned responsibility. May be required to work evenings and weekends. Subject to be on-call.

The complete job description for this position can be found here.

Salary : $47,071 - $70,607