Public Works Sanitary Collection System Crew Leader

The City of Salem is currently hiring for a Crew Leader to work in the Public Works Department, Sanitary Collection System Maintenance Unit

Make an impact:
Protect the community health and wellness by providing a safe and continuous flowing sanitary system.

Learn and Grow: Learn and grow from the knowledge of sanitary conveyance system and protecting the community's residents.

What you will do:
The lead worker will excavate and work with a small 3-4 person crew making mainline repairs and keeping the system conveying safely and smoothly.

Additional information on job responsibilities: Crews use trenchless pipelining repair system, two dig and repair crews, a structure repair team providing taps, structure grouting, Structure locating, and structure rehab work.

Employees in this classification work under general supervision of a higher manager. The assignments and objectives are prescribed, but the methods are not typically reviewed nor controlled while the work is in progress. The employee is expected to take the initiative in solving most problems of detail, except those which are new or unusually complex in nature. Supervision of other staff is not a requirement of this classification, but staff may provide general direction and leadership to seasonal staff or other career staff.

What can we offer you for all your hard work?

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Paid vacation and sick time in accordance with City policies.
• Competitive pay.
• Employer-paid PERS contribution of 6%.
• Opportunity for voluntary pre-tax contributions to a 457b account.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary long-term care.
• Employee wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee health clinic.
• Position schedule is Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm call back, standby and overtime may be required on a rotating basis.

• Must pass the pre-employment drug test (including marijuana), background check, and physical exam.
• Possession of a valid Oregon Class A commercial driver's license with appropriate endorsements and have a driving record that meets the City's driving standards.
• High school graduate or GED, trade of professional training in area of specialty, and three years of experience involving the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of public improvements area of discipline or other facilities within specific area of assignment, including some lead responsibilities, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Wastewater Collections certification preferred.
• Background in underground excavation , shoring, and pipeline repairs
• Other occupational licenses or certificates as mandated by state or federal regulations.
  • Heavy equipment operator
  • Class A CDL with Tanker and trailer endorsement

• Experience in leading a small crew in a municipal Wastewater Collections system or related field.

• Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Perform tasks that may require the incumbent to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, stoop, crawl, reach, stand for extended periods of time, walk, push, pull, lift, use manual dexterity, perform repetitive motions, and grasp with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces.
• Sit for up to two hours at one time.
• Express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication with or without accommodations.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly of fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
• Employees are frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small-enclosed rooms, small sewage pipes, and other areas, which could cause claustrophobia.
• Employees are subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Employees are subject to atmospheric conditions: One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin: Fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation.
• Works is performed at heights using ladders or boom lifts.
• Work is performed where employees are subject to both internal and external environmental conditions.
• The nature of the work often requires availability to respond during off-duty hours, in the evenings or on weekends.
• This classification is not eligible to work remotely due to performing the essential work functions out in the field or other location.