Utility Leader - Water - City of Hayward
Hayward, CA
About the Job
DEADLINE TO APPLY: 11:59PM on Wednesday, October 2, 2024
THE POSITION:
This is a full journey-level classification. Positions in this classification are distinguished from those in the subordinate classification of Utility Worker by the additional years of experience required, the certification requirements, and the more highly skilled and complex assignments. Incumbents often work independently or supervise a crew in a lead person capacity; however, a Utility Leader may also be required to perform duties similar to those performed by a Utility Worker. The duties assigned to positions in this classification require that incumbents exercise independent judgment and initiative.
You are:
The City of Hayward is looking for a highly motivated Utility Leader - Water in field services to lead a workforce consisting typically of an operator, and two (2) to five (5) utility workers/laborers tasked with the installation and repair of water mains piping and appurtenances. The ideal candidate will have strong oral and written communication skills, be able to perform basic math involving pressures, velocities, basic geometry, weights, volumes and have a strong and proven underground construction background with experience with trenching, plumbing, underground utility locating, rigging and traffic control and the associated safety requirements and best practices. They must have the ability to do wet taps on pipes up to twelve (12) inches in diameter, proficient at operating heavy equipment. The ideal candidate can make reasonable and proper decisions that he/she will be held accountable for and must have strong ethics and customer service skills, that can impress the same attributes onto his/her crew. The ideal candidate is at a minimum required to possess a D2 distribution cert and have a high school diploma or GED.
Source : City of Hayward
