UTILITY SERVICE CREW LEADER

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Utility Service Crew Leader is responsible to lead and direct a small crew engaged in the skilled installation,

maintenance and repair of the Community’s water distribution system. Incumbent is responsible for operating a

backhoe and participating in the activities of the crew. Utility Service Crew Leader receives job assignments

through work orders and verbal instructions and is expected to carry projects through to completion, resolving

most problems with some independence.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Plan, assign and supervise the work of service crews engaged in the installation, relocation and repair of water

mains, service connections, fire hydrants, valves and related water distribution equipment; Inspect the work

in progress of employees, checks materials and workmanship, suggests improvements in work methods and

procedures.

 Oversee the construction of water main extensions and other distribution facilities; perform installation,

maintenance, inspection and repair work on water distribution systems and/or collection systems, including

water mains, service connections, meters, meter boxes, valves and fire hydrants.

 Perform installation and repair work including digging and backfilling trenches, installing and repairing

pipelines, including cutting, tapping, threading and making joint connections on copper, plastic and other pipe

material.

 Complete and submit “Work Orders” on all jobs completed; prepare requisitions for materials, tools and

equipment; maintain record of “Time and Materials” for all jobs performed and submit to office upon

completion.

 Train and coordinate the duties and responsibilities of the Utility Service Technician I and Utility Service

Technician II; train employees in work procedures, departmental policy and safety practices.

 Prepare field sketches showing the location of new installations, relocations, and unrecorded lines and valves;

conduct Blue Staking as needed.

 Respond to emergencies such as breaks or blockages; investigate and assist in preparing accident and damage

reports.

 Flush and clean valves, including extensions and new or replaced lines; raise, lower or relocate water mains,

water meters, valves and fire hydrants.