Maintenance Crew Leader II (Drainage Maintenance)

JOB SUMMARY

Serves as a crew chief to supervise various job tasks assigned by the Superintendent and/or foreman. Transport equipment to and from job sites. Operate various equipment such as sweepers, loaders, bulldozers, track excavators, maintainers, mowers, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum three years of experience in operation of heavy equipment.

• Experience in underground utilities and/or road construction.

• Must be able to pass a drug test and a doctor's physical examination.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Commercial Class A Driver's License.

• Must possess or be able to obtain a Class II Wastewater Collection License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and Class "C" Water Distribution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and abide by City of Conroe and Departmental policies and procedures.

• Must display proficiency in both job management and personnel management.

• Must be able to understand and read plans and design specifications and be able to transfer work from paper to construction.

• Must display fundamental knowledge of water and sewer system construction and repair techniques.

• Must be able to attend after hours classes to renew or obtain required certifications/licenses when necessary.

• Must be able to work on call duty and respond at any hour during an emergency when requested.

• Must be able to lift weights of 50 pounds and 100 pounds with assistance.

• Ability to operate heavy equipment, crew truck and tractor type equipment with proficiency.

• Must be capable of conducting routine maintenance to vehicles and equipment.

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

• Ability to work as many hours needed to get the work assigned completed.

• Ability to use all tools to accomplish the job in an efficient manner.

• Ability to adapt to new technology, new methods and changing conditions.

• Ability to stand, stoop, kneel, or sit for long periods of time.

• Must be capable of reading, writing and speaking in English.

• Must be able to communicate using a two-way radio.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Ear and Eye Protection, Boots, Gloves, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus, Atmospheric Monitor, Traffic Control

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is heavy and requires the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, fingering, grasping, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motions, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.