Water and Wastewater Crew Leader

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Crew Leader is responsible for leading and coordinating the daily activities of wastewater treatment plant personnel under the direction of the Wastewater Superintendent. This position assists with the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities, equipment, and related infrastructure to ensure efficient operations and compliance with applicable regulations and safety standards. The Crew Leader provides work direction and guidance to crew members, monitors daily work activities, identifies operational and maintenance needs, and reports work progress, equipment issues, and operational concerns to the Wastewater Superintendent. This position performs hands-on operational and maintenance duties while helping ensure assigned work is completed safely, effectively, and in accordance with established procedures and departmental priorities.

• Leads, assigns, and coordinates daily work activities for wastewater treatment plant crew members in accordance with priorities established by the Wastewater Superintendent.
• Monitors employee work activities, provides feedback and training, evaluates work performance, and assists with correcting deficiencies.
• Coordinates and monitors operational and maintenance projects to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established procedures.
• Ensures necessary materials, tools, equipment, and supplies are available for assigned work and inspects completed work for quality and compliance with requirements.
• Assists with the operation, monitoring, inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment processes, equipment, lift stations, and related facilities.
• Identifies equipment malfunctions and operational problems, troubleshoots issues, takes corrective action within assigned authority, and reports significant concerns to the Wastewater Superintendent.
• Monitors treatment processes and operating conditions to help ensure compliance with established procedures, discharge permits, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Prepares daily work orders, maintains operational and maintenance records, prepares reports, processes leave and overtime requests as assigned, and completes accident and incident documentation.
• Maintains equipment inventories and inspects tools, vehicles, and equipment for damage or needed repairs; performs routine equipment servicing and maintenance as required.
• Ensures crew members follow established safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain clean and orderly work areas.
• Assists with routine sampling, testing, supply inventory, and ordering parts and materials as needed.
• Reports work progress, operational issues, equipment failures, staffing needs, and other significant concerns to the Wastewater Superintendent.
• Assists with emergency response, equipment failures, and after-hours callouts as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Work in outdoor environments, wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, mechanical rooms, and confined spaces when properly trained and authorized.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions, including wastewater, sewage, chemicals, biological hazards, unpleasant odors, wet surfaces, noise, and extreme weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to moving machinery, electrical equipment, and other occupational hazards.
• Physical exertion includes bending, lifting, stooping, reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, and standing or walking for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 pounds as required to perform assigned duties.
• Must follow established safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment.

• Wastewater treatment equipment, pumps, motors, blowers, valves, and piping.
• Hand tools, power tools, wrenches, sockets, shovels, ladders, pressure washers, and generators.
• Maintenance equipment and tools used for routine repairs and facility maintenance.
• Sampling and testing equipment used for wastewater treatment operations.
• Personal protective equipment, including hard hats, gloves, earplugs or hearing protection, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, steel-toe boots, and rubber boots.
• Other tools, equipment, and protective gear necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.