CREW CHIEF I, II- UTILITIES MAINTENANCE

Crew Chief I - Utilities Maintenance

Performs difficult skilled trades work supervising the installation, maintenance, repair and / or construction of water and sewer systems; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Field Supervisor. Continuous supervision is exercised over assigned staff.

Supervises, schedules, and participates in the work of skilled and semi-skilled workers and equipment operators in the repair, maintenance and construction of water and sewer lines; Discusses job requirements with and receives work instructions from supervisor; Trains and instructs subordinates; Operates equipment incidental to assigned work or the transportation of crew; Assists in preparation of specifications for purchase of equipment and supplies; Responsible for crew jobsite safety; Performs daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment. (75%)

Maintains time and material records; Prepares simple work reports; Requisitions necessary materials and equipment. (15%)

Required to serve on the emergency on-call rotation. (10%)

General knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual tasks involved in water and sewer line construction and maintenance; general knowledge of the safe use and operation of common hand and power tools; general knowledge of the safe use, operations and preventative maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment; ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions; general knowledge of OSHA laws that apply to areas of work responsibility; ability to assign and supervise the work of others; ability to prepare simple reports; ability to follow oral and written directions; general knowledge of computer operations sufficient to enter, retrieve and manipulate data.

Graduation from high school or equivalent and moderate experience in the maintenance, repair and / or construction of municipal water and sewer utilities and related facilities, including the operation of excavating equipment and considerable supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The physical activity of this position includes : Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions.

The physical requirements of this position : Very Heavy Work.

The visual acuity requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision : The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform one or more of the following : operate machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where seeing job is at or within arm's reach; performs mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position : The worker is subject to inside environmental conditions; Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions : No effective protection from weather. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions : Activities occur inside and outside. The worker is subject to extreme cold : Temperatures below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to extreme heat : Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. The worker is subject to noise : There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level. The worker is subject to vibration : Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. The worker is subject to hazards : Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions : One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin : Fumes, odors dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The worker is subject to oils : There is air and / or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids. The worker is required to wear respirator. The worker frequently is in close quarters, crawl space, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Obtain OSHA Competent Person Trenching / Shoring and Confined Space Entry certification within 12 months of hire. Basic Work Zone Safety and Flagger certifications within 12 months. NIMS IS-700, IS-100, and IS-200 training certificates within 12 months of hire. NC Grade II Wastewater Collection System Operators Certification and Grade B Distribution System Operators Certification within 24 months of hire. Obtain a Class A Commercial driver's license with Restriction 8 and Tanker endorsement within three months of hire.

Drug screening and criminal background checks required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / H.