22-0029 Distribution Crew Leader

POSITION TITLE:       DISTRIBUTION CREW LEADER

DEPARTMENT:          DISTRIBUTION/COLLECTIONS

POSITION NO.:           22-0029     

MIN. STARTING SALARY: $38,113.57

This position performs skilled work related to the City’s portable water and reclaimed water distribution systems.  The Crew Leader serves as the lead technician for the crew.  Work is performed under the general direction of the D & C Superintendent.

The ideal person assists in the training of employees within the department on all motorized equipment incidental to completing assignments (trucks, back-hoes, street saws, compactors, generators, valve exercisers, tapping machine, etc.) in a safe and efficient manner.  This role participates as well as oversees in such activities as digging trenches for installation, maintenance, repair or replacement of all City owned distribution system and their respective components.  Assigns and schedules the installation, maintenance, repair or placement of all respective components of the city’s distribution systems along with training of employees on the locating of existing distribution systems and respective components (i.e. mains, service laterals, valves, fire hydrants, etc.).  This role directs the inspection, repair or replacement of distribution mains, service laterals within the distribution system along with follow up on all emergency call-outs which may result in making the necessary repairs to any section of the distribution system or its respective components (i.e. mains, service laterals, valves fire hydrants, etc.) for continued customer satisfaction.  Must be able to work after hours and assist with call outs.  Transports equipment requiring advanced training or special licenses as needed to and from job sites. This candidate must meet all requirements of a Distribution Technician II.

Minimum Qualifications:  High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) with seven (7) years’ experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of distribution systems.  Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License. This role must possess a Water Distribution Level Two Certification, Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.  This role must receive their Florida Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License within three (3) years.

Interested parties can apply online through the link for "Application for General Employment" above or an application may be obtained from, and returned to Human Resources, City Hall, 205 N. Marion Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055. 

The City of Lake City is an EEO/AA/ADA/VP employer.

Women and Minorities Are Encouraged to Apply.

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