Utilities Labor Crew Chief I - Vactor Truck

SALARY:

$23.18 - $25.74 Hourly - Commensurate with Experience

WORK LOCATION & HOURS:

Location - Zone 1 11609 Hord Rd. Huntersville NC 28078

Schedule - Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for supervising Utilities Technicians while performing lead and skilled to semi-skilled tasks within the collection system. Employee operates Combo (VAC) Truck. The employee will spend most of their time operating the on-board Combo Truck system outside of the truck performing cleaning services of the sanitary sewer pipe/system. Under occasional supervision the employee exercises moderate and considerable initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks. Some jobs might require the employee to perform tasks of a hazardous nature. Responsible for daily job reports as well as employees under supervision in following safety and work rules in accordance with city department and divisional policies. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through observations reports submitted and results obtained. Coaches and motivates employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Leads and supervises Utility Technicians on jobsite and performs lead skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to best cleaning practices within the collections system.

• Identifies hazards to determine if job can be performed safely; conducts required safety checks for work in confined spaces.

• Enters and completes work orders in WAM.

• Functions in a leadership and supervisory role onsite; assigns and reviews work of other work team members; trains other personnel; and serves as a competent person on jobsite.

• Evaluates material requirements for daily tasks.

• Makes decisions concerning City Right of Ways and traffic control.

• Utilizes the following: Primarily operates a Combination Truck but not limited to off road vehicles crew trucks (F-350 & 450) with cleaning jet machines.

• Responds to customer inquiries and issues.

• Coaches and motivates crew members by communicating needs and expectations through proper training.

• Maintains records; and generates reports.

• Plans/schedules short-term work; assigns and reviews work of others;

• Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work monitors status of work and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring firing discipline and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development.

• Conducts and documents job safety requirements.

• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school; technical or vocational school preferred.

• Five (5) years of related work experience preferably experience as a Utilities Technician and including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

• Must obtain and maintain a City Drivers Permit.

Licenses Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid drivers license

• Requires (or obtains within 90 days of hire) a Class A commercial drivers license (CDL with tanker endorsement).

• Requires (or obtains within required timeframe of hire Grade I Wastewater Collection or Grade C Water Distribution certification.

• Requires completion of three (3) Skills Matrix Leadership and Development courses within one (1) year of promotion/hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of proper safety practices and emergency response procedures.

• Knowledge of customer service methods.

• Skill in communicating both verbally and in writing.

• Skill in resolving conflict.

• Skill in using base hand and power tools.

• Skill in operating light to heavy equipment and trucks.

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to read and interpret topo maps and street maps.

• Ability to train other personnel.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors co-workers and the general public.

• Ability to supervise employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally the following physical abilities are : balancing feeling hearing kneeling lifting mental acuity pulling pushing reaching standing stooping expressing ideas by spoken word shouting above noises and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Requires working in confined spaces working under difficult weather and environmental conditions responding to emergencies and working shifts including overtime.

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