Water Distribution Crewleader

Examples of Duties

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Leads, trains oversees, and works together with assigned staff to ensure the proper, safe and efficient operation of the water distribution system;
Provides input in the evaluation of assigned personnel, identifies development needs and makes recommendations;
Drives, operates, and maintains equipment, tools, and vehicles;
Provides for the training of assigned personnel, ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; and provides technical assistance and advice;
Responds tactfully and effectively to customer inquiries and complaints;
Ensures timely completion of preventive maintenance programs;
Prepares requisitions for necessary tools, equipment, and supplies;
Researches and recommends new operational methods, techniques and equipment, and recommends their application;
Ensures adherence with safety programs and practices in work methods and procedures;
Educates employees on rules, regulations, codes, safe work habits and potential hazards presented by their work environment;
Surveys surrounding work area for proper elevation as per plans;
Performs additional construction and maintenance tasks including concrete work, truck driving, and a variety of installation and repair activities;
Maintains and updates a variety of records, logs, reports, and maps;
Serves as Water Distribution Supervisor in their absence, as requested; and
Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Experience:

Four years of experience in the installation, construction, and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines, valves, and appurtenances.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent supplemented by courses in water technology.
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in water technology, environmental sciences or related field is desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:

Possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
Possession and maintenance of a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade D3 Certificate.
Possession and maintenance of a California State Water Resources Control Board Water Treatment Operator Grade T2 Certificate, or must possess within 18 months from appointment.

Special Requirements:

Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:

Regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift up to 100 lbs.;
Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate and reach with hands and arms;
Regularly exposed to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, and traffic hazards;
Regularly travel to different sites and locations;
Ability to distinguish color and wear protective apparel; and
Must be able to communicate with others and to exchange information accurately.

Education: High School

Seniority: Expert, Engineer, Consultant

Years of experience: 1 to 5 years