Crew Leader I - Water Department

Salary And Benefits

• $21.02 Per Hour Minimum
• Annual Step for Performance Pay Adjustments
• 12 Paid Holidays Per Year
• 12 Vacation Days Minimum, Earned Per Year
• 12 Sick Days Earned Per Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits
• 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security Coverage
• 457 Deferred Plan Options
• Education/Tuition Assistance Program; and Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program – to include Mental Health Assistance/Services

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Essential Job Functions

• Performs responsible work in effectively and safely leading and directing members of a small to medium size utility crew carrying out water and sanitary sewer utility construction, installation, and repairs; works adjacent to and in the same capacity as those supervised.
• Plans, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of crew members performing general construction and maintenance tasks on water and wastewater line distribution and collection systems.
• Makes repairs and troubleshoots electrical issues with wastewater pump stations.
• Must be able to service and make minimal repairs to diesel bypass pumps and diesel generators.
• Installs, removes, and modifies utility connections, valves, and meters.
• Installs piping from water main and sanitary sewer lines to residential and commercial customers.
• Reads and interprets maps, plans, and drawings to determine water main and sanitary line locations; excavates trenches; taps into water mains and sanitary sewer lines; lays pipe in correct line and grade position; connects pipe sections and seals joints; backfills trenches.
• Operates medium to light trucks and heavy construction equipment, such as backhoes, front-end loaders, and grade-alls to travel to various locations throughout the City to perform work.
• Responds to after-hours trouble calls, emergency calls, and service requests outside of regular work hours: (Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.).
• Participates in an on-call rotation: (Monday - Friday 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.).
• Communicates with customers to advise of service outages, the effects of work performed and provides other information pertinent to the situation.
• Prepares and maintains detailed written records of work performed and completed; records time, materials, and labor hours expended at each job site and/or customer account.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive listing of essential job functions; the performance of other essential functions may be required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, and operation of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Skill in the safe operation of power and hand tools; and operation of trucks and/or trailers, backhoes, track hoes, front-end loaders, and grade-alls as needed.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, plans, and drawings; and reading and interpreting City policies and OSHA regulations, focusing on asbestos abatement, trenching, and shoring; confined space entry and forklift operation.
• Ability to maintain detailed written records and logs; comprehend and follow advanced oral and written instructions; and communicate and work effectively with supervisors, fellow employees, and the general public.

Minimum Education & Experience

• Graduation from an accredited high school or vocational school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in the construction, repair, and maintenance of water and wastewater utility systems.
• Must possess a certification of Asbestos Abatement Worker or obtain this certification within six (6) months from date of employment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience that is determined to be directly related to the foregoing specific requirements may be substituted.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class B driver’s license with air brake and tanker endorsement with a good driving record as determined by the City of Winter Haven.
• Must be available outside regular work hours to respond to emergency situations involving the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sanitary sewer lines.
• Absence of non-prescribed controlled substances in the applicant’s system as verified by a laboratory approved by the City of Winter Haven.

Physical / Environmental Factors

• Must have the physical ability, strength, and flexibility to perform the job functions in the work environment.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

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Job Details

• Category: Full Time
• Status: Open
• Posted: July 22, 2026 3:15 PM
• Closing: August 5, 2026 5:00 PM