Salary: $24.97 Hourly
Location : TX 75134, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5721-2025-1
Department: Public Works
Division: Water and Waste Water
Opening Date: 07/17/2025

Summary

Supervises the Water/Wastewater crew by performing the following duties
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises 1-4 individuals on the water/wastewater crew out in the field to ensure all work tasks and objectives are completed as planned and required.
• Performs work in the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater collections and distribution with a high level of responsibility.
• Has a working knowledge of the City of Lancaster's water/wastewater system.
• Logs work orders, water bypasses, leaks, and main breaks.
• Oversees and assists in the installation, maintenance, repair, or replacement of water/wastewater mains or services.
• Resolves customer complaints due to water leaks or sewage stoppages.
• Trains employees in the proper operation, maintenance, installation, and repair of the water and wastewater systems.
• Helps locate water and sewer lines for other utilities.
• Enters confined spaces using gas measuring systems.
• Performs some administrative work in connection with processing records on pump age, inventory control, and daily records.
• Works in collaboration with Foreman, keeping the Foreman informed as various work tasks and situations arise.
• Available for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week unscheduled, on call status pending a water/waste water response situation.
• Assigned as primary on-call responder once per month as scheduled

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Water/Wastewater. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Education and/or Experience

Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED.)
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class B (CDL) Driver's License
Class C Water License
Class II Wastewater Collection License
Confined Space Attendant Certification
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.

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01

Do you currently hold a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

02

Which of the following certifications do you currently hold? (Select all that apply)

• Class C Water License
• Class II Wastewater Collection License
• Confined Space Attendant Certification
• None of the above

03

How many years of experience do you have supervising field crews in water or wastewater utility operations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-3 years
• 3-5 years
• More than 5 years

04

Which of the following equipment are you proficient in operating? (Select all that apply)

• Backhoe
• Dump truck
• Jack hammer
• Air compressor
• Trash pump
• Valve operator (e.g., HURCO)
• Concrete mixer
• None of the above

05

How comfortable are you responding to after-hours emergency callouts as part of a rotating on-call schedule?

• Very comfortable - I have done this regularly in the past
• Somewhat comfortable - I have limited experience but am willing
• Uncomfortable - I have not done this before and may need training
• Not comfortable - I am not willing to be on-call

Required Question