Hybrid Crew Chief/Drainage bei City of Marshall, TX

About the Department

DEFINITION:Under the direction of the D/C Superintendent, this position is responsible for leading crews in performing skilled and semi-skilled general labor, construction, maintenance and repair work.  

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL AND RELATED FUNCTION STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and assigns staff, vehicles and equipment; checks work activities for compliance to quality standards. 
• Trains work crew in City procedures and in the use and maintenance of equipment and tools; works with staff to correct performance deficiencies.
•  Reports and responds to problems and emergency situations; recognizes, avoids, and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries. 
• Collects information, purchases supplies, prepares reports, and maintains records as required. 
• Provides customer service, resolves complaints and service issues, and responds to questions within scope of authority. 
• Operates and maintains a variety of vehicles and equipment and identifies/reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair. 
• Performs additional duties as apparent and/or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities which would typically be acquired through:

• High school diploma/equivalent and minimum 3 years experience in the maintenance/construction of water or wastewater systems and operation of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, and backhoes.  (Backhoe operation abilities will be tested.)  
• Must be skilled in the use and care of various hand and power tools including power saws, cutting and tapping machines, jackhammers, ditch witch, hydrolift, confined space equipment, etc. 
• Ability to follow oral/written instructions, perform strenuous physical work under varying weather conditions, and lift/move items weighing in excess of 50 pounds. Must be able to interact effectively with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner at all times. 
• Ability to report to work in a timely manner, work non-regular hours including holidays/evenings/weekends, participate in on-call rotation, and be able to arrive at the work site within a thirty (30) minute response time when emergency situations occur.        
• Must have a valid driver’s license and obtain a Class B CDL license within six (6) months of hire date; have and maintain an acceptable driving record.