NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Utilities Team Leader (Water Distribution)
Aiken, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$36K/yr - $36K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Aiken is accepting applications for a Utilities Team Leader to join our Engineering & Utilities department in the Water Distribution division. The role involves leading a crew in water distribution tasks, operating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety and efficiency in work operations.
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Responsibilities
Serves as lead of crew; plans and schedules work orders and assigns work within crew; trains workers in safe operation of equipment; instructs crew members in correct methods and procedures; monitors and inspects work in progress to ensure timely completion
Operates heavy equipment for digging and opening ditches
Operates equipment in clearing right-of-way, trenching, filling, and back-filling
Operates equipment for loading and unloading of materials and supplies
Oversees proper installation of water taps, water valves, fire hydrants, water mains, sanitary and stormwater sewer lines, sewer cleanouts, manholes, bedding and compaction of soils and materials around utilities, road subbase, cement, asphalt, and grass and soil replacement
Able to operate and train employees in the proper operation and maintenance of crew and department equipment including: tapping machine, boring machine, air compressor, tube cutter, jack hammers, chop and chain saw, water pump, plate tamper, jumping jack, fork truck and back hoe
Ensures employees are trained and follow safe trenching and shoring techniques, traffic control procedures, as well as utility 811 locate procedures to maintain an accident-free workplace
Ensures employees maintain equipment and tools and wear safety gear when appropriate; notifies supervisor of major equipment and work problems
Maintains a clean and safe work area; performs duties in a safe manner, and follows State and Federal best management practices
Completes daily work reports and repairs/cleans equipment
Stocks crew truck with appropriate supplies for day to day operations
Works on-call work on a rotating basis
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent
Analytical ability to plan work schedules, diagnose equipment malfunctions, and determine necessary repairs
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively lead subordinates, be courteous of fellow employees, citizens, and businesses while performing repair and maintenance duties
Two years in maintenance experience and performing manual labor, or any combination of education and experience which produces the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
Ability to perform strenuous, heavy work involving lifting and carrying heavy objects; also continued walking, stooping, and standing
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
Life insurance (5x salary)
Flex health spending account
Short-term disability
An employee wellness program
Paid vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Participation in a Defined Contribution 401(a) Retirement Plan
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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