Crew Leader

Job Title

This is skilled work in leading crews that are responsible for repairing, inspecting, constructing, and / or maintaining any of the following : gravity mains, manholes, raw water wells, water and sewer network.

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. The City of Delray Beach is a Non-Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Lead and instruct staff in installation, repair and preventative maintenance in various assigned activities.
• Prepare routine reports, written work orders and maintain records.
• Accurately relate daily assignment of work and review / discussion of completed jobs to crew(s).
• Assist in training and ensure quality workmanship of the crew(s).
• Coordinate work with other crews to maintain deadlines and safety practices.
• May perform heavy manual functions, if required.
• May set up and operate laser and sight alignment and leveling tools, if required.
• May operate a mower, backhoe, end load, box-blade truck or large dump truck, if required.
• Perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, dry wall, concrete, tile and patch, air conditioning work, safety inspections as assigned.
• Move furniture and other objects; assist in normal clean-up activities as assigned.
• Open facilities to set up chairs and tables for activities as assigned.
• Foster positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

High School graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Three (3) years of professional, verifiable experience in repairing, inspecting, constructing, and / or maintaining any of the following : gravity mains, manholes, raw water wells, water and sewer network. Previous crew leader, foreman or supervisor experience preferred.

Must have a Florida Driver's License with satisfactory driving record. Must possess or obtain a valid Florida Driver's License, Class B, CDL, with airbrakes and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Must possess or obtain a Water Distribution Operator III License issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or obtain it within six months of the appointment.

Knowledge of water and sewer preventative maintenance. Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety precautions of the work. Ability to prepare clear, written reports and record keeping. Ability to perform heavy manual labor under adverse weather conditions. Ability to supervise crews. Skill in the safe use, operation and maintenance of hand and power tools, trucks, pumps and equipment.

Physical demands / work environment : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.