Utilities Labor Crew Chief II Construction

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SUMMARY

SALARY:

The salary for this position is $26.83-$29.80 per Hour Commensurate with Experience.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position supervises utility crews who perform construction maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems for Charlotte Water. Work involves performing lead and skilled to semi-skilled tasks in maintaining and repairing water and wastewater collections systems; providing daily reports; ensuring employees follow safety and work rules in accordance with regulations and policies; and auditing work of technicians. This position also participates depending on assigned area in repairing and installing water and sewer lines; cutting out manhole right-of-ways; cleaning sewer lines; and testing and repairing meters and water hydrants.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs lead skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to repair and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems; cleans pipes; exercises and repairs water valves; repairs and installs fire hydrants; installs and fixes house/building connections and trench boxes; and acts as first responders to SSOs.
• Identifies hazards to determine if job can be performed safely; sets up safety zones; conducts required safety checks for work in confined spaces. Serves as the competent person on the job site.
• Checks elevations for proper grade; installs proper trenching and shoring; excavates areas to proper elevation; restores area to its previous condition; remediates spills; and locates infrastructure.
• Clears easements for manholes; cuts manholes; cleans off street sewer lines; and cleans sewer mains.
• Utilizes the following: mini excavators jetters hydraulic generators for hydrant and valve trucks rodders and vac machines.
• Utilizes the following: hand and power tools; forklifts; backhoes; flatbeds; front end loaders; dump trucks; street saws Ram X TV camera.
• Gathers data and information; completes and enters work orders; maintains records and prepares reports; and assists in planning a job.
• Conducts pre-trip and post trip truck checks.
• Conducts and documents job safety requirements. Makes decisions concerning City Right of Ways and traffic control.
• 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. Is responsible for completing performance reviews for crew members. Helps to develop skills improvement plans for employees not meeting standards.
• Enters and completes work orders in system making sure all costs are accounted for including materials equipment and labor.
• 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.
• Trains new and existing crew member on policies and procedures on how to execute and complete a variety of service orders on how to use related computer equipment; and on how to operate related machinery.
• Reviews work assigned for completion and quality; inspects manholes.
• Evaluates material labor and equipment requirements for daily tasks; acquires necessary equipment and materials.
• Responds to customer inquiries and issues.
• Responds to emergencies and works a rotating on-call schedule.
• 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; aids with career development and responsible for completing performing evaluations for assigned staff.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.
• Responsible for documenting mid-year and annual performance evaluations of assigned employees

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school; college coursework preferred.
• Five (5) years of related work experience preferably experience as a Utilities Technician including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Licenses Certifications or Registrations:

• Requires a valid drivers license.
• Must obtain and maintain a City Drivers Permit.
• Requires a valid Class A commercial drivers license (CDL) with tanker endorsement (or obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Depending on assigned area requires one or more of the following certifications (or ability to obtain within required time of hire): AWWA Customer Service; Grade I Wastewater Collection; Grade 2 Sewer certification; Grade C Water Distribution; NC AWWA Water Meter Technician.
• Requires completion of three (3) Skills Matrix Leadership and Development courses within one (1) year of promotion/hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safety practices and emergency response procedures.
• Knowledge of proper customer service.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques.
• Knowledge related to assigned field area.
• Skill in using basic hand and power tools.
• Skill in operating light medium and heavy equipment and trucks.
• Skill in communicating both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and interpret top and street maps.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to plan and schedule short-term work.
• Ability to assign and review work of others.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines or emergency situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to coach and motivate others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally the following physical abilities are required: balancing manual dexterity perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels distinguishing among sounds kneeling lifting mental acuity repetitive motion speaking talking visual acuity in data/color/observations/equipment/

inspections and walking.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals priorities and needs. Requires working at times in confined spaces; working overtime and on various shifts; responding to emergencies; and being on-call.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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