Crew Leader - Water/ Wastewater

About the role

The City of Grand Prairie offers exciting career opportunities! Please complete an application to begin your first steps to a wonderful career!

We are looking for a Crew Leader in Water Utilities to join our team!

We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development!

To be successful as a Crew Leader you will need to lead and supervise the work of crews that are engaged in water utility maintenance. This is accomplished by leading personnel; monitoring project work; and completing administrative duties. Other duties include maintaining equipment. Scheduled for on-call rotation in response to emergencies.

Pay is $24.71 to $38.86 per hour

• Leads and supervises the work of personnel by assigning work duties; observing and monitoring work tasks; providing feedback to employees; evaluating work performance; and assisting employees to correct deficiencies.
• Monitors project work by ensuring a safe working environment for crews; planning for and securing needed materials and equipment; ensuring project is completed in a timely manner; inspecting work; and provided problem solutions as needed.
• Completes administrative duties by preparing daily work orders; preparing various reports; processing overtime and leave requests; completing accident forms; and monitoring equipment inventories.
• Maintains equipment by inspecting equipment for damage; and performing routine maintenance.
• All other duties as assigned by a supervisor/manager within the department/division.
• Regular and dependable attendance is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum of a High School Diploma, G.E.D or equivalent.
• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in similar related work to the division assigned, including experience in the operation of excavating equipment.
• Licenses: Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment, a Valid Texas Class A Driver's License with Tankers Endorsement.
• Certifications Required: For assignment to Water: Class C Water Distribution License or Class II Wastewater Collections License and the ability to obtain the other license having both licenses within six months of employment.

The City of Grand Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Selection is based on the candidates whose background, qualifications, and any preferences requested from the hiring manager that most likely closely match the requirements for the job.