Collection and Distribution Assistant Team Leader

Position Summary Performs skilled work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer systems. Operates motorized construction equipment such as backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, high-pressure hydraulic sewer cleaning equipment, and related equipment. Performs utility location work in response to MISS Utility requests. Experienced Assistant Team Leaders initiate their daily assignments, follow through on assignments, and use independent judgment and training to take appropriate actions to deal with recurring situations. In the absence of the Collection and Distribution Team Leader or Collection and Distribution Supervisor, who assumes technical supervisory responsibility for the personnel assigned to a crew. Demonstrates a commitment and supports a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Position Responsibilities / Essential Job Functions Lead by example to engage, inspire, encourage, and train other employees. Lead and assist the crew in the performance of assignments in maintenance, construction, and repair of the water distribution and sewage collection system. Perform sewer main excavation and repair work; new installations; sewer manhole maintenance; sewer main easement maintenance; lateral excavation and repair; fire hydrant maintenance and various other related sewer equipmentand facility maintenancework. Lead and assist work crew in performing manual field locating marking of sanitary sewer mains, laterals, manholes, water mains, lines, and other related structures as requested. Locate and mark the horizontal location of water and sewer facilities following existing construction codes. Ensure job site safety by following all standard operation procedures (SOPs) for safety. Participate in the On-Call Program and perform after-hour emergency repair work. Participate in interviews, recommend selection of new employees, train, evaluate, and provide direct oversight of staff. Collaborates with engineering requests to perform field checks and as-built verifications for GIS updates Attend weekly safety and staff meetings at the Operation Center, providing information and updates to projects Operate air compressors and jackhammers, pumps, chain saws,and other equipment asrequired. Operate, train, and instruct team members in the correct operation of Prince William Water’s vehicles such as backhoes, loaders, flusher trucks, asphalt rollers, trenches, and track machines. Regularly operate a diesel or gasoline-driven rubber-tired backhoe/loader used for excavating water and/or sewer lines for repair, maintenance, construction, snow removal, grading, loading dirt or gravel, and other materials as required. Operates high-pressure hydraulic sewer flushing equipment. Regularly services motorized equipment such as checking and adding oil, greasing machines, and/or refueling, cleaning, and complying with regular preventive maintenance schedules as directed by Fleet Maintenance. Advises Fleet Maintenance of any problems encountered while operating equipment. Inspects all systems for Preventative Maintenance. Respond to requests generated by contractors, developers, other utility companies, customers, or sources to locate infrastructure features, which includes physically going out to the site/location to locate lines with underground locating equipment, i.e., pipe-horn or m-scope. Mark the location of lines or facilities with paint, stake, or marking flagging. Meets with contractors/construction personnel on site to verify or confirm utility locations and location requests provide any other necessary information and answer questions about work. Complete required documentation through Cityworks associated with the VA811 MISS Utility process. Sort and review requests by assigned areas to ensure request is in Prince William Water’s responsible area, code, and record necessary information on completed tickets to be returned to Operations and Maintenance(O&M) Dispatcher/Monitor, schedule route for work…

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