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Labor Crew Chief I - Large Combination Truck #2011-102000-03

Date Opened
Wednesday, August 04, 2021 8:30 AM
Close Date
Sunday, August 22, 2021 11:59 PM
Section
Charlotte Water
Salary
  • $17.68 - $23.21/hour - Commensurate with experience

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

This position supervises assigned crew and performs skilled and semi-skilled tasks of above average difficulty.  

Summary

Work involves overseeing a crew; cleaning and unclogging sewer systems; maintaining and repairing the utilities water distribution and wastewater collection systems; operating power tools, driving heavy trucks, and operating small, medium, and some heavy equipment; cleaning pipes; exercising water valves; and installing and repairing fire hydrants.  This position performs as a first responder, identifies hazards, conducts safety checks, and ensures compliance with safety and City regulations and policies.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Leads and supervises Utility Technicians on jobsite and performs lead, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks related to repair and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems; cleans pipes; exercises water valves; repairs and installs fire hydrants; and acts as first responders to SSOs.
  • Identifies hazards to determine if job can be performed safely; conducts required safety checks for work in confined spaces.
  • Enters and completes work orders in WAM.
  • Functions in a leadership and supervisory role onsite; assigns and reviews work of other work team members; trains other personnel; and serves as a competent person on jobsite.
  • Evaluates material requirements for daily tasks.
  • Makes decisions concerning City Right of Ways and traffic control.
  • Utilizes the following: Jetters, hydraulic generators for hydrant and valve trucks, rodders, and vac machines.
  • Responds to customer inquiries and issues.
  • Coaches and motivates crew members by communicating needs and expectations through proper training.
  •  Assists crews with making low pressure sewer taps.
  • Maintains records; and generates reports.
  • Supervises and coordinates work activities of assigned staff; assigns work, monitors status of work, and inspects completed work; participates and provides input in staffing decisions relative to hiring, firing, discipline, and promotional opportunities; evaluates performance; mentors staff; and aids with career development.
  • Conducts and documents job safety requirements.
  • Performs other related job duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of proper safety practices and emergency response procedures
  • Knowledge of customer service methods.
  • Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
  • Skill in resolving conflict.
  • Skill in using base hand and power tools.
  • Skill in operating light to heavy equipment and trucks.
  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to read and interpret topo maps and street maps.
  • Ability to train other personnel.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
  • Ability to supervise employees.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work and requires applying 30 pounds of force frequently and exerting up to 70 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, feeling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, expressing ideas by spoken word, shouting above noises, and walking.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Requires working in confined spaces, working under difficult weather and environmental conditions, responding to emergencies, and working shifts including overtime.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited school; technical or vocational school preferred.
  • Five (5) years of related work experience, preferably experience as a Utilities Technician, and including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

 

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

  • Requires a valid driver’s license,
  • Requires (or obtains within required timeframe of hire) a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL – with tanker endorsement).
  • Requires (or obtains within required timeframe of hire Grade I Wastewater Collection or Grade C Water Distribution certification.
  • Requires completion of three (3) Skills Matrix Leadership and Development courses within one (1) year of promotion/hire.

 

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.


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