Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I / II

Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I / II

Salary

$20.15 - $28.21 Hourly

Location

League City, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

FY202600088

Department

Line Repair

Opening Date

03/30/2026

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants

100

• Description
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Job Description

The Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I / II plays a critical role in ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of utility infrastructure. This role involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment, managing work orders, delegating tasks, and assisting in supervising departmental personnel. This position is safety-sensitive and/or DOT-related, requiring participation in random drug testing.

Job Functions

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I

• Leads and trains a crew of four to five employees in the repair and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer lines and related infrastructure.
• Operates a backhoe and other heavy equipment used to excavate for the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater infrastructure.
• Performs on call duties 24 hours per day, seven days per week as assigned.
• Completes daily work orders.
• Communicates and coordinates with supervisors on task assignments.
• Receives and responds to public inquiries.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and ensures compliance with preventive maintenance requirements for heavy equipment.
• Ensure proper trench safety protocols at all times
• Performs related work as required.

Utility Maintenance Crew Leader II

• Performs all duties of the Utility Maintenance Crew Leader I
• Capable of working under limited or moderate supervision while performing complex tasks.
• Provides second level of supervision for the Line Repair Department in the absence of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
• Must pass all proficiency requirements.

Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City's citizens, and that City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent)

Uility Maintenance Crew Leader I

Must meet all required minimum qualifications in addition to the following:

• Class B CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• Wastewater Collection II License issued by TCEQ
• Class C Water Operator License issued by TCEQ

Utility Maintenance Crew Leader II

Must meet all required minimum qualifications in addition to the following:

• Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
• Wastewater Collection III License issued by TCEQ
• Class C Water Operator License issued by TCEQ

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Heavy equipment operation and safety requirements
• Water and sewer infrastructure throughout the City and OSHA safety standards
• Heavy equipment preventive maintenance regulations and standards
• Safety standards, procedures, and proper digging techniques in equipment operation
• Utility related repair practices
• Industry practices and proper management skills
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Safe operation of heavy equipment
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments

Ability to:

• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Handle emergency situations and stressful situations
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Prioritize job assignments and determine manpower for task completion
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical requirements outlined here reflect the demands necessary for an employee to effectively perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to carry out these essential functions.

This position requires the ability to perform a range of physical tasks, including standing, walking, lifting (up to 100 pounds), carrying, handling, reaching, kneeling, sitting, pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs. of pressure, climbing, balancing, bending, crouching, twisting, crawling, and operating foot controls. Additionally, it necessitates fine dexterity and acute awareness of surroundings, utilizing senses of vision, hearing, and verbal communication.

Employees will work in adverse weather conditions such as high temperatures, humidity, prolonged sun exposure, rain, and sleet. Work may also involve contact with chemicals, fumes, dust, insects, noxious plants, snakes, and other wildlife.

Full-time employees are eligible to participate in our standard benefits program which includes:

• Vacation leave accruals at the rate of 3.33 hours per pay period x 24 pay periods;
• Paid holidays that are determined on an annual basis;
• Employee paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance programs paid for by the City; (Effective on first day of the month after your hire date - family benefits are available and require premiums paid by the employee).
• TMRS retirement plan that requires a mandatory employee contribution of 7% of gross earnings. The City matches this contribution at a rate of 2 to 1

01

Do you have a high school diploma, GED or high education?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current Class B CDL with tanker or higher?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a current Class II Wastewater License or higher?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you currently hold a TCEQ Class C Water Operator License or higher?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City Of League City

Address 300 W Walker St.

League City, Texas, 77573

Phone 281-554-1000

Website http://www.leaguecitytx.gov