Water Crew Leader

City of Kingsford
Kingsford Michigan

The City of Kingsford is accepting applications for one (1) full-time Water Department Crew Leader in the Public Works Department.

The positions have an hourly starting rate of $28.65, along with yearly inflationary increases as negotiated through a collective bargaining process.

Applicants must hold a class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Air Brake Endorsement; Must be state certified (Level S-2) to operate a water distribution system. undergo a pre-employment physical examination and DOT drug screening.

Benefits include a health insurance package including medical/Rx, dental, vision, and life insurance; a pension plan that includes a combined defined benefit and defined contribution plan with an employer match; vacation, sick, personal leave, and holiday pay.

Applications must be submitted to the City Manager’s office or emailed to depclerk@kingsfordmi.gov The position will be open until it is filled. Applications are available at City Hall or on the City’s website at www.kingsfordmi.gov.

The City of Kingsford is an equal opportunity employer.



JOB DESCRIPTION


TITLE:          Water Department Crew Leader

General Summary

Directs and oversees the water Department including, but not limited to the water supply and distribution system.  Works together with the Public Works Crew Leader and shares equally in responsibility for safe, productive and efficient operation of the overall Public Works Department.   Supervises daily operation of Water Department and in the absence of the Public Works Crew Leader supervises all public works tasks as an assistant to the Public Works Superintendent.  Must be certified to operate the water distribution system.  (Level S-2)

Typical Duties

  1. Assistant to the Public Works Superintendent, supervises the work of employees and makes responsible decisions on job sites.

  2. Supervises operation of the Water Department in absence of the Superintendent of Public Works.   Remains on call for handling weekend emergencies.

  3. Makes on-site inspections of work in progress, new sites and completed projects.   Instructs crews on revisions or additional work necessary to complete project.

  4. Confers with other departmental representatives on joint work projects, arranging equipment for work on their projects and arranging delivery of materials, such as sand and gravel.

  5. Regularly operates heavy and specialized equipment including four-wheel drive snowplow, front end loader, backhoe, grader, bulldozer, water and sewer equipment and other light equipment such as tractor, pickup and dump truck.

  6. Supervises work of other equipment operators and work crews when on job location.

  7. Works with and supervises crews installing and maintaining water and sewer lines.

  8. May assist in maintenance and repair of department equipment when other duties permit or demand for equipment is high.

  9. Shall perform duties typically performed by other public works classifications as required by the Superintendent.