City of Columbia, MO Looking for Crew Leader, Line – W&L Full Time

Posting Number 3466P Position Title Crew Leader, Line – W&L Department Utilities Job Code 02706 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation W&L Association Division ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION Summary

The purpose of this job is to plan, organize, and assign tasks to crew members involved in the construction and maintenance of overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines and fiber optic cables. Trains employees and ensures safety, quality, and compliance or workgroup operations. Operates complete variety of equipment in the work group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities – 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

• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees to instruct or advise on tasks or assignments.
• Ensures maintenance and construction of overhead and underground distribution and transmission circuits are completed in compliance with company policies and National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Coordinates services with employees, customers, and utilities.
• Ensures proper use of tools/equipment, installation of materials, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Maintains records, reports, and files.
• Troubleshoots and resolves problems with lines and equipment.
• Maintains 24/7 availability and provides services to customers in a timely manner.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory authority. Work does require providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing, and work assignments.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact – This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.
• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree or 2 years of college preferred.
• Successful completion of a four-year certified/accredited apprenticeship and a minimum of two years of experience as a journey-level line worker.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with no air brake restriction.
• Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment related to electrical distribution equipment maintenance and repair.
• Safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use and operation of hand/power tools and equipment.
• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to National Electric Code and safety practices.
• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office, Google Calendar, and Google Mail.

Skill in:

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.
• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Operating equipment and tools.
• Providing guidance and training to less experienced employees.

Ability to:

• Recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Organize and prioritize work.
• Create and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Provide high levels of effective customer service.
• Regularly use a computer, software, phone, and related office equipment.
• Focus on tasks.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Ability to work on-call and respond at all hours of the day/night.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions assigned to work on-call are required to maintain a telephone and

permanent residence within 50 road miles of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway, Columbia, MO, within 90 days of hire.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment – Sometimes
• Outdoor environment -Frequently/Often
• Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
• Construction site – Sometimes
• Confined space – Sometimes
• Vehicle – Frequently/Often
• Warehouse environment – Sometimes
• Shop environment – Sometimes
• Right of way environment – Sometimes

Exposures

• Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
• Individuals with known violent backgrounds – Sometimes
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
• Communicable diseases – Sometimes
• Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
• Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
• Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances – Sometimes
• Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Frequently/Often
• High voltages – Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor

Hours/Days

M-F 7am-3:30pm

Starting Salary $37.85/hr-$55.27/hr: commensurate w/training & experience Pay Grade 112 Number of Positions Available 1 Deadline to Apply 04/02/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program