Crew Leader at CITY OF VALDOSTA – Valdosta, Georgia

This position is responsible for supervising and participating in the work of assigned crews engaged in the maintenance and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection systems.

• Reviews, prioritizes and assigns work orders; reviews work upon completion and closes work orders.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises and evaluates personnel.
• Reviews the work of personnel assigned to perform a variety of wastewater collection and water distribution system construction, maintenance and repair activities.
• Inspects work performed to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Plans and coordinates traffic control plans at work sites; obtains permits from Department of Transportation.
• Ensures compliance with work safety principles and rules, including those associated with confined space entry.
• Investigates complaints and recommends corrective action to resolve complaints.
• Serves as technical resource regarding areas of assignment; answers questions and provides information to the public.
• Maintains time, material and equipment records.
• Performs related duties.
• Trains new personnel in the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Locates and repairs leaks in the water distribution and wastewater collection system.
• Installs new water and sewer mains and services.
• Operates remote control and manual camera units to identify line blockages and breaks.
• Repairs and replace fire hydrants.
• Locates and excavates underground utilities; makes street, sidewalk and lawn repairs.
• Makes sewer and water main line repairs.
• Repairs manholes.
• Change out meters.
• Replace meter boxes and lids
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of department safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of sewer collection and water distribution maintenance and repair principles.
• Knowledge of water and sewer standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety regulations.
• Knowledge of areas streets and roads.
• Knowledge of equipment operation guidelines.
• Knowledge of water sampling methods.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in the supervision and training of personnel.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.