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NOTE: Starting salary for this position is $27.52 per hour. Maximum salary will depend on the education/experience of the selected candidate

Performs mid-level complex work. Work involves supervising a crew and participating in troubleshooting diagnosing repairing and maintaining all aspects of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in a safe effective and efficient manner to ensure public health and safety while maintaining compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations. This includes water and wastewater mains services pumps valves manholes lift stations meter installation and reading and related infrastructure. Crew Leader must be available to work overtime and be Primary on Call as assigned by supervisor. Works under minimal supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

• Evaluates daily work assignments coordinating and delegating duties to subordinates as is necessary for timely completion of projects.
• Operates heavy equipment such as a maintainer backhoe sewer jet machine bulldozer spreader box air compressor or heavy truck as required and instructed.
• Operates light equipment such as a tractor mower weed eater shredder or truck as required and instructed.
• Prepares and maintains schedules for maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Repairs and/or replaces water and sewer mains valves manholes and fire hydrants.
• Checks oil water fuel tires and hydraulic systems and performs other routine inspections to ensure vehicle is in proper working condition.
• Installs new water and sewer taps and mains.
• Cleans sewer lines.
• Lifts heavy material and equipment.
• Repairs and/or replaces leaking pipes.
• Maintains inventory of materials needed.
• May install drainpipes.
• Perform confined space entry and operate hand-held hazardous gas detector.
• Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on-call rotation and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Minimum of three years related work experience and/or technical training in construction or water or wastewater utility operations field.

Required Certificates and Licenses

• TCEQ Class I Collection License.
• TCEQ Class C water distribution license.
• Valid Class B Commercial Texas Drivers License at the time of hire or begin the process of obtaining it within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must have a basic first aid certificate or the ability to obtain one within three (3) months of the hire date.
• Must maintain appropriate licenses and certificates once earned.

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or trade school in a closely related field.
• Four years related work experience in construction or water or wastewater utility operations field.
• Experience working for a government entity such a city state or county.

• Ability to operate heavy (vehicular) construction equipment. Possess knowledge of the Texas Motor Vehicle code relating to operation of light and heavy motorized equipment and traffic control in construction zone procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work hours other than the regular daytime schedule such as shift work on call or emergency response situations (i.e. early mornings afternoons evenings and late-nights shifts and weekends).
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment steel-toed leather boots gloves eye protection head protection safety vest and ear protection.
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal public and personnel safety.
• Skill in operating assigned equipment tools and vehicles safely.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees the public elected officials and boards and commissions.
• Ability to operate heavy (vehicular) construction equipment such as dump truck bucket lift truck trenchers ventilating equipment hydraulic equipment hand and electric tools jackhammer sewer rodding machines tapping machines air compressor pumps signs and traffic signals mowers sandblasters jet cleaners motor grader backhoe chainsaw shovel two-way radio telephone computer measuring devices meters (pH Dissolved O2 Chlorine).

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (moderate loud very loud). The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouseregulations when hiring and employing CDL drivers.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with requirements for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse including registration pre-employment queries annual limited and/or full queries reporting of violations and refusals handling violations record-keeping and retention and how to handle non-compliant drivers.
Regulated employers must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghousefor legal compliance under 49 CFR part 382 382.711.
When a driver refuses to give consent for the full search or there is a delay in obtaining their specific consent of 24 hours or more following the limited search the employer must remove them from all safety-sensitive duties until specific consent is obtained.
Under 382.701(d)and 49 CFR Part 382 382.703(c) an employer cant allow any driver to continue in their safety-sensitive role if they have a violation reported in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse until the employee completes an evaluation with an approved Substance Abuse Professional (SAP)and all education and treatment the SAP recommends is cleared for the return-to-duty process and submits a negative RTD test.
If an applicant refuses to provide specific consent for a full query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse they will not be employed.
If a current employee refuses to provide consent they will immediately removed them from their safety-sensitive role.
If the current CDL driver employee refuses to register in the Clearinghouse when a limited query returns a violation the employer will likely terminate their employment because of their inability to perform the legally mandated full query.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.

Job offer and continuation of employment with the City of Leander is contingent upon:

• Proof of education certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements.
• Satisfactory results from a pre-employment criminal history background and driving record check.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. *
• Compliance with the Selective Service Registration for male US citizens and immigrants who are ages 18-25.

*The City of Leander participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employees Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

The City of Leander is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information in employment.

Applicants should communicate requests for disability-related accommodations during the application process to our Human Resources Department at or . Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 7-1-1 or(TTY/TDD).