Performs mid-level complex work. Work involves supervising a crew, and participating in troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all aspects of the water distribution and wastewater collection systems in a safe, effective, and efficient manner to ensure public health and safety, while maintaining compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations. This includes water and wastewater mains, services, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, meter installation and reading and related infrastructure. Crew Leader must be available to work overtime and be “Primary on Call” as assigned by supervisor. Works under minimal supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; risk of radiation and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud (moderate, loud, very loud). The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse regulations when hiring and employing CDL drivers.
The City of Leander (employer) must comply with requirements for the FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, including registration, pre-employment queries, annual limited and/or full queries, reporting of violations and refusals, handling violations, record-keeping and retention, and how to handle non-compliant drivers.
Regulated employers must register on the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse for legal compliance under 49 CFR part 382, § 382.711.
When a driver refuses to give consent for the full search, or there is a delay in obtaining their specific consent of 24 hours or more following the limited search, the employer must remove them from all safety-sensitive duties until specific consent is obtained.
Under § 382.701(d) and 49 CFR Part 382, § 382.703(c), an employer can’t allow any driver to continue in their safety-sensitive role if they have a violation reported in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse until the employee completes an evaluation with an approved Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) and all education and treatment the SAP recommends, is cleared for the return-to-duty process and submits a negative RTD test.
If an applicant refuses to provide specific consent for a full query of the FMCSA Clearinghouse, they will not be employed.
If a current employee refuses to provide consent, they will immediately removed them from their safety-sensitive role.
If the current CDL driver employee refuses to register in the Clearinghouse when a limited query returns a violation, the employer will likely terminate their employment because of their inability to perform the legally mandated full query.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.
