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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWater Distribution Job Leader Job Description 09 01 25 CITY OF MONROE JOB POSTING JOB LEADER - WATER DISTRIBUTION Supervised By: Water Distribution Supervisor Supervises: Leads Water Distribution workers as assigned Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, serves as working leader on construction/repair of water lines to residential and commercial buildings to meter location. Leads Equipment Operators and Maintenance Workers, personally operating equipment and fitting materials used in constructing, repairing and replacing water service mains and hydrants. Essential Duties and Job Functions: An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. 1. Receives project assignments verbally or written for maintenance and construction projects. Plans work tasks completion, assigning crew members based on experience, skill and capacity. 2. Determines location of water mains and other utilities and assigns excavating, trenching, or boring tasks to equipment operators or personally completes backhoe or excavator excavating, trenching, or boring to proposed meter location or along proposed route. 3. Oversees and participates in water main taps, pipe fitting, connection, valve, copper, meter pit, meter, and radio reading device installations. 4. Plans and carries out water main, valve, and hydrant repairs as part of normal replacement and in response to emergency needs. 5. Instructs crew members, alerting to special concerns during equipment operation such as existing gas, sewer, electric, phone, fiber, cable and private utilities. Directs staff in hand digging to uncover water mains and valves to avoid other utility lines. 6. Explains work procedures & methods to interested residents to alleviate concerns. 7. Tests services for proper operation, arranges dirt removal / line burial & return of premises to original condition. 8. Instructs crew members in work procedures and proper equipment usage. Provides follow-up review of work abilities, providing additional training or recommending other corrective action. 9. Keeps work progress notes, prepares tickets, and final completion summary. 10. Arranges equipment repairs and exchange, requisitions materials needed and keeps vehicles in proper order & repair. 11. Makes certain departmental safety standards are maintained including barricade erection, trenching supports and so forth. 12. Monitors and enters confined spaces. 13. Performs light maintenance, painting and cleaning within facilities, equipment, and vehicles. 14. Uses computers and specialized software for completing job duties. 15. Performs water system maintenance and flushing to maintain water quality. 16. Collects field samples and delivers to filtration plant testing laboratory. Conducts flow tests to check system pressure. 17. May receive temporary assignment to Water Service Worker comparable duties as staffing circumstances warrant. Assists with sewer line repairs, replacement and taps, as needed. 18. Responds and marks MISS DIG requests. Uses GIS and maps to locate valves and service lines. 19. Performs related work duties as directed. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Minimum Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job. Requirements include the following: • A high school diploma or GED. • Four years of progressive experience as a Water Service Worker or Water Construction Crew member. • State of Michigan S-3 Water Distribution Certification required within one year of commencing job duties. A minimum State of Michigan S-4 Water Distribution Certification is required. • Hi-Lo operation certification. • maintain one throughout employment. • CDL A with air brake endorsement required. • Minimum score of 70% on the City of Monroe aptitude examination. • Knowledge of water main construction, repair, and maintenance. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and regulations governing the distribution of potable water. • Skill in prioritizing and leading a wide range of utility repairs. • Ability to learn computer programs or technical devices used by the department at an operational level. • Knowledge of the safety practices, issues, tools, equipment, methods, and materials utilized in water distribution system maintenance, and skill in applying them to regular and emergency projects. • Knowledge of safety hazards and proper handling of asbestos cement (AC) and lead pipes, as well as other materials used in water distribution systems. • Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with employees, City officials, and the public. • Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas orally and in writing. Ability to prepare and maintain a wide variety of records and reports according to accepted standards. • Skill in creating maps and drawings, estimating material needs and maintaining records. Ability to read and interpret blueprints. • Ability to use math skills to calculate slopes, heights, chemical ratios and other measurements. • Ability to read, interpret, and maintain records, specifications, and maps of utility mains, valves and service lines. • Ability to respond to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis. Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, climb, use hands and fingers, talk, hear and view and create written documents. The employee uses hand strength to grasp tools and may climbs ladders or uneven terrain. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, such as to operate and repair vibrating machinery, use wrenches, hand tools, etc. and operate motorized equipment and vehicles. The employee must lift or push/pull objects up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Accommodation will be made, if needed, for employees required to lift or move objects that exceed this weight. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee works near moving mechanical equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can frequently be loud.