Position: Water Distribution Crew Chief

Department: Water Operations

Reports To: Assistant Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time

Starting Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 (depending on qualifications)

Mustang pays 100% of the following employee benefits:

Healthcare Insurance– low deductible plan (and pays up to 50% of the premium cost for family members).

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance – VSP

Long Term Disability

Term Life Insurance Policy

AD&D

Additional Benefits

An additional pay increase of $40 per pay period for holding a valid and current CDL

For certain positions, uniforms are provided, including work boots

11 Paid Holidays

80 hrs. PTO after the first year

Sick Time (8hrs per month)

Pension plan with 200% match and 7% compounded interest annually after the first year – vested at 10 years

Normal Work Hours and Location: Typically, Monday – Friday 8am 4:30pm. Work hours may vary from time to time.

Position Function: Under general direction of the Assistant Operations Manager, the Water Distribution Crew Leader, performs duties as assigned. The Water Distribution Crew Leader is a supervisory role and reports to Assistant Operations Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule, plan, direct, and assist in any and all activities of work crew engaged in the water distribution team.
• Evaluate daily work assignments, coordinate, and delegate duties to subordinates as necessary for timely completion of work assignments.
• Ability to train, direct and supervise the work of all team members.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all district departments, and customers.
• Responsible for supervising and organizing the work of and assuring the technical correctness of functions performed by water distribution team.
• Establish policies, methods, and procedures to be followed by team members.
• Operate heavy/light equipment such as, skid steer, backhoe, excavator, rubber tier loader, hydro excavator, air compressor, tractor, mower, weed eater, trencher, truck, trailer, and related equipment as needed.
• Monitor equipment utilization and maintenance, recommend/suggest replacement of equipment, and may participate in the preparation of specifications for acquisition of equipment.
• Repair, maintain, and replace district infrastructure.
• Maintain inventory and order necessary material, parts and tools to complete assignments.
• Subject to after-hour call outs for emergency situations, including on call rotation and special events.
• Document and maintain records of all completed projects, tasks, and assignments.
• Communicate either by phone or email with Texas811 and other Mustang departments.
• Must be able to follow GIS maps or as-builts.
• Monitor SCADA (Specific Energy) and acknowledge SCADA communication.
• Lift up to 100 pounds. Sit, stand, twist, bend, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time while completing tasks.
• Work Inside and Outside in inclement weather including but not limited to Heat, Cold, Rain, or Snow.
• Climb and descend ladders.
• Clean work areas, trucks, and facilities.
• Inventory truck and stock with parts/tools as needed.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word).

Other Important Duties:

• May be subject to work outside normal business hours.
• May occasionally be required to be on-call, work weekends, and evenings/nights.
• Consistent attendance and punctual is essential.
• Willingness to grow and learn with Mustang.

Education Experience and Requirements: High School GED or Diploma. Valid Texas Driving Record with acceptable driving record. Must obtain Commercial Driver’s License within 1 year of employment. Must obtain Class “D” Water license issued by the TCEQ within 1 year of hire date. Must obtain Class “C” Water License either Groundwater or Distribution within 4 years or before “D” Water license expires.

• General knowledge of basic construction hand tools.
• Follow written and oral communication.
• Communicate via phone, text, email, or radio.
• Be able to read, write, and some math.

**NOTE** “D” water license is only valid for 3 years without the option to renew.

Employer Provided Training: Mustang will provide/pay for all classes needed to obtain the licenses listed below. In addition to all fees required for testing.

TCEQ “D” Water License Requirements:

• Basic Water Operations Class
• Application approval from the TCEQ (Background check, class verification)
• No “hands on” experience needed.
• In addition to paying for the employee to attain the license, they will receive a $160 pay increase per pay period.

TCEQ “C” Water License Requirements:

• Basic Water Operations Class
• Groundwater Operations or Water Distribution Class
• 1 Elective course approved by the TCEQ.
• 2 years “Hands On” Experience (May substitute college credit or additional classes for 1 year experience, TCEQ approval needed).
• Application approval from the TCEQ (Background check, class verification, experience verification).
• In addition to paying for the employee to attain the license, they will receive a $320 pay increase per pay period.

The duties, responsibilities and qualifications in this posting are representative categories to be used by an applicant in deciding whether to apply for the position. These general guidelines do not constitute an exhaustive list of qualifications or essential functions of the position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), citizenship, veteran’s status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.