Water Distribution Crew Leader
Job Description:
James City Service authority seeks an individual to perform responsible work overseeing the activities of an underground utility crew during their operations. This position plans, guides and performs work for the installation, maintenance and repair of JCSA’s water distribution system.
Responsibilities: Oversees work of crew members during their operations including accountability for job completion, materials selection, coordination of logistics, and the overall welfare and performance of assigned personnel; Troubleshoots operational problems; performs skilled work in the installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution system; Inspects work sites to determine materials and equipment needed and proper specifications to follow; Promotes and ensures proper crew member training and compliance with departmental safety procedures and JCSA standards and specifications; Serves as a ‘competent person’ as defined by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in directing all excavation operations and as entry supervisor during confined space entry activities; Conducts various inspections, detects problem areas and initiates corrective actions; verifies geographical locations using the GPS/GIS systems.
Requirements: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; considerable experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of water distribution system; job planning, materials selection and coordination of logistics involved for all operations related to underground infrastructure repair and installation; Must possess a valid Virginia Class A Commercial driver’s license with combination endorsements of airbrakes and tanker, and have an acceptable driving record based on James City County’s criteria; Knowledge of the occupational and safety hazards inherent with working in an underground utility section, system hazards, toxic gases, entering and leaving confined spaces, trenching, etc.; Skill in use of the operation of heavy equipment including excavator, backhoe, front loader, dump truck and combination vehicles; Ability to prepare reports, records and to interpret materials and equipment specifications; communicate effectively orally and in writing; Must have the ability and tolerance to function in an environment that requires the use of respiratory protection device.
Accepting applications until filled. A fully-completed application is required in order for your application to be considered.
