Utility Crew Leader

Job Description:

Utility Crew Leader

Description

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Stormwater Repair Division located at 1800 Prospect Ave
Salary Range: $23.98-$36.60/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Tuesday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-5:00p.m.
Application Deadline Date: November 20, 2024


Responsibilities

• Plan, assigns, leads, and participates in the work of an assigned crew.
• Determines staff needs, requisitions tools, materials, and equipment for necessary repair and maintenance work.
• Directs safety activities among employees and assigned crew, conducts safety training programs and meetings with crews.
• Performs concrete repair work on sidewalks, driveway curbs and streets.
• Receives requests for emergency and unscheduled work and makes arrangements for prompt performance of work.
• Maintains necessary reports such as completing timesheets, activity reports, accident/injury and equipment condition reports on the computer.
• Helps to resolve employee complaints.
• Administers training, coaching, counseling during daily job duties.
• Receives and resolves complaints from the general public regarding specific situations pertaining to area of assignment.
• Processes associate's Performance Appraisals.
• Organizes and leads crews in assisting the Public Works Department with Snow Removal Program.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 4 years of experience in water or sewer construction and maintenance work. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess a valid CDL (Commercial Driver's License) issued by the State of Missouri prior to the end of the employee's probationary period (Appropriate CDL will be determined by the department). If moving from a non-safety-sensitive position, must pass a pre-employment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City. Must possess at least one of the certifications listed that is applicable to the employee's work area within 6 months of moving into this job classification: Distribution System Level I (DS-I) License with the State of Missouri; Wastewater Collections System level C certification with the State of Missouri; Backflow certification with the State of Missouri.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$23.98-$36.60/hour