Salary: $25.72 Hourly
Location : 1999 N. Jefferson Lancaster, TX 75134, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 5721-2025-1
Department: Public Works
Division: Water and Waste Water
Opening Date: 12/07/2025
SummarySupervises 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 ExperienceRequired: High school diploma or general education degree (GED.)
Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsValid 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)?
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