Utilities Crew Leader - Conveyance

Purpose of Position

Incumbent serves as Utilities Crew Leader

• Conveyance for the Utilities Department, responsible for overseeing the maintaining/repairing of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs labor and oversees others to operate various vehicles, tools and equipment as part of a work crew in constructing and maintaining collection system lines, inlets, and manhole structures.

• Operates jackhammer, breaks loading and hauls old concrete, shovels and spreads stone and seals cracks, pours/forms concrete, and fills sink holes.

• May perform repairs under live flow conditions at any given time while following Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protocols on monitoring hazardous atmospheres.

• Documents various tasks on prescribed forms and in Cityworks computer program.

• Performs tasks and oversees others in monitoring and maintaining lift stations.

• Performs tasks and oversees others in responding to complaints, inquiries and requests as assigned.

• Performs frequent inspections of manholes, tanks, vaults, sanitary sewer, and combined sewer systems for proper functioning.

• Assists with cleaning/rodding/flushing collection system lines and operating sewer camera and performing various tests.

• May be assigned to serve as liaison between homeowners, contractors, and utility to assess quality of lateral repairs.

• Orders parts and supplies.

• Contacts appropriate sources in locating underground utility lines.

• Locates city structures to visually assure direction of flow and lines coming in and out of structures. Required to respond after hours to perform these duties as emergencies arise.

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Job Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Minimum of nine years' experience in a wastewater utility collection system, with three years in a leadership role with responsible charge. Heavy equipment operator or job site construction crew experience preferred. Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection System certificate or Class II Municipal Wastewater Treatment state license preferred. Certification can be commensurate with proven experience, drive, motivation, and communication skills. Proven ability in leading multiple projects and crews in several areas of the utility, but may be specialized in one area.

Ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with trailer, tanker, and air brake endorsements within 6 months of hire in date. Possession of a valid Indiana driver's license, a demonstrated safe driving record, and must remain insurable through the City of Noblesville's liability insurance carrier. (Refer to the Civilian Personnel Policy for additional information).

Ability to make practical application of Department and OSHA safety policies and procedures.

Ability to perform basic plumbing and electrical repairs and properly operate a variety of hand and power tools, vehicles and heavy equipment, including wrenches, screw drivers, drills, jack hammer, air compressors, weed trimmers, mowers, chain saws, televising equipment, power saws, cement mixer, rodder, backhoe, pickup, jetting/vacuum/dump trucks, and line locate equipment.

Ability to make practical application of state, Indiana Department of Environmental Management, EPA wastewater treatment regulations and standard laboratory procedures.

Working knowledge of universal health precautions, the City's Bloodborne Pathogens Control Plan, the Utility's Written Safety Programs, and ability to apply such knowledge on the job to protect oneself from infection and injury.

Working knowledge of the

City of Noblesville Employee Personnel Policy Handbook and ability to apply these regulations/standards to employment.

Ability to physically perform assigned duties, including hearing sounds/communication, close/far vision, standing/walking for long periods, climbing stairs, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighingno more than 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects, depth perception, and periodically exerting continuous physical effort for long periods.

Working knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, ability to prepare reports and correspondence, and ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.Ability to operate department technology, GIS software, and various computer programs. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

Ability to read and interpret instruments, gauges, and dials; and stop/restart various plant equipment.

Ability to accurately prepare documents and maintain detailed records as required.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions and work with others in a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, other city departments and the public, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to occasionally work extended, weekend and/or evening hours, work other shifts as needed, and occasionally travel out of town for training, sometimes overnight.

Ability to serve on 24-hour call and respond swiftly, rationally and decisively to emergency situations.

Work Environment

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, supervisors, other City departments and the public for the purpose of exchanging and explaining information.

Incumbent reports directly to Utilities Manager

• Conveyance.

Incumbent performs duties in a wastewater treatment plant, vehicle and outdoors involving hearing sounds/communication, close and far vision, standing/walking for long periods, climbing stairs, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying objects weighing no more than 50 pounds, reaching, bending, crouching/kneeling, handling/grasping/fingering objects, depth perception, and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials, traffic, noise, grease, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, vehicle and methane fumes, chemicals, electric currents, extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Incumbent occasionally works on ladders and in confined areas, such as manholes, tanks, vaults, and pipes. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others. Incumbent must wear City furnished uniforms and safety equipment including safety shoes.

Incumbent occasionally works extended, evening and/or weekend hours, work other shifts as needed, and occasionally travels out of town for training, sometimes overnight. Incumbent serves on 24-hour call for emergencies.

This position is identified as having occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.