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Job Description
Summary
Supervises the Water crew by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Supervises 1-4 individuals on the water crew out in the field to ensure all work tasks and objectives are completed as planned and required.
- Performs work in the operation and maintenance of the water collections and distribution with a high level of responsibility.
- Has a working knowledge of the City of Lancaster's water system.
- Logs work orders, water bypasses, leaks, and main breaks.
- Oversees and assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water mains or services.
- Resolves customer complaints due to water leaks or sewage stoppages.
- Trains employees in the proper operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of the systems.
- Helps locate water and sewer lines for other utilities.
- Enters confined spaces using gas measuring systems.
- Performs some administrative work in connection with processing records on pumpage, inventory control, and daily records.
- Works in collaboration with Foreman, keeping the Foreman informed as various work tasks and situations arise.
- Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
- Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled.
Directly supervises employees in the Water. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class B (CDL) Drivers License
Class C Water License
Class II Wastewater Collection License
Confined Space Attendant Certification
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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