Water Distribution Crew Leader
City of PawtucketSUMMARY Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the direction of personnel engaged in the performance of work in the maintenance, installation, and repair of water services, water mains, and related equipment. Performs duties as a working foreman under the general direction of the Water Utility Supervisor. Directs and supervises the activities of skilled and unskilled subordinates in the varied work associated with the installation, maintenance, and repair of water distribution facilities, while performing the same duties oneself. Employees in this class work with considerable independence and are expected to exercise skill and judgement in carrying out instructions given by superiors. Prepares and submits reports, works on a scheduled 40 hr week, and responds to emergency calls on a 24-hour a week basis when requested by a superior. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Includes the following: Insuring that work is performed in a safe, efficient manner, according to all safety regulations and policies Receiving job orders from supervisors indicating problems and their location, drawing tools and materials necessary to accomplish this task Directing and coordinating the work of skilled and unskilled subordinates engaged in the installation and repair of water services, water mains, hydrants, valves and other water system appurtenances and equipment. Make sound decisions and judgements to effectively and safely install, repair or replace water utility infrastructure and guide subordinate personnel in same. Instructing subordinates in the performance of more complex types of installations and repairs Ability to read and interpret water system maps and sketches of the water distribution system as prepared and maintained by the PWSB Engineering Department. Work directly with PWSB Engineers and GIS / CAD Administrator personnel to update and provide information for updating of water system mapping. Supervising and participating in the repair of water main leaks and breaks, service leaks, valve leaks and damaged hydrants on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis when requested by a supervisor Supervising and participating in the flushing of system mains by operating hydrants and monitoring water quality Supervising and making service taps and installing new service lines Supervising and operating water main tapping equipment and installing tapping sleeves Supervising and participating in the operation of valves Supervising and assisting in the installation of concrete meter pits, piping, valves and meters located in pits Performing work in the installation of new piping, pumps, air release valves, pressure reducing valves, and other distribution system equipment Operating heavy equipment and crew service vehicles Performing leak detection analysis on all components of the water system by methods of survey, listening devices, monitoring meter equipment and measuring devices to quantify flow Performing system pressure and hydrant flow tests Preparing reports and sketches of various types of water installations and service records which are submitted to a supervisor Supervising proper methods of chlorinating water mains to keep them free from contamination during construction or repair Using a personal computer or other keyboard device and tablets to prepare reports, enter information and update data bases. Possess a basic knowledge and use of GIS related software applications including portable tablets and devices with digital water distribution system mapping and asset related management software. Performing related work as required QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (G…