Crew Leader - WS Distribution & Collection

Crew Leader - WS Distribution & Collection

Salary $43,448.13 Annually Location Hickory, NC Job Type Full Time Job Number 200-01268 Department PS Distribution Opening Date 03/13/2026 Closing Date 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Depends on Qualifications Yes

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry, and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000-metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out www.myHKY.com for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug screen procedure. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

All applications must be completed online at www.hickorync.gov/employment. Must possess a high school diploma or GED, minimum age of 18 and a valid CDL Class B drivers license is required for this position. This position performs supervisory and technical duties in support of the water distribution and collection activities of the city.

Major Duties

• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Establishes safe work zones to comply with state and federal regulations to ensure worker and public safety.
• Supervises and participates in the repair and installation of water and sewer mains and lines, and taps.
• Monitors equipment for readiness and safety.
• Supervises and participates in the installation of fire hydrants; rebuilds and replaces parts.
• Participates in and supervises the installation of new water and sewer service connections; installs new water meters; repairs, tests, calibrates water meters.
• Monitors jobs in progress to ensure safety and productivity.
• Assists with the transport of materials required by work crews.
• Remains on call to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Locates water and sewer lines for department personnel and other utilities.
• Supervises the repair of streets, sidewalks, and curbs.
• After-hours work is required during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Knowledge of plan reading and interpretation.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and standards used in the maintenance, repair and operation of wastewater collection and water distribution systems.
• Knowledge of the tools, materials, and techniques used in the installation and repair of a wastewater collection and water distribution system.
• Knowledge of city and department personnel policies.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations pertaining to water and sewer systems.
• Skill in the use of equipment such as track hoe, back hoe, pipe laser, boring machine, and tractor.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and prioritizing work.
• Skill in performing mathematical computations.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems, usually associated with one to three years experience or service.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid class B commercial drivers license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; or crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third-party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third-party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is typically performed at work sites. The employee is exposed to much noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. The work may be performed outdoors and occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. The City of Hickory provides a generous benefit package, in addition to salary:

• 11 paid holidays
• 12 paid sick leave days per year
• Paid vacation
• City-paid individual health insurance (H.S.A.)
• Low-cost dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program - 5 FREE visits
• 14.35% contribution per employee to the NC Local Government Retirement System
• Up to 5% matching contribution to 401k
• Free Life insurance of 1.5 times salary up to ($125,000)
• Tuition Assistance Program
• On-site Wellness Clinic
• A selection of voluntary benefits such as additional life insurance, dependent life, Short-term disability insurance, accident, and critical illness insurance; All at very competitive rates.
• Benefits package valued at over ($15,000) annually.Employees working in seasonal/part-time positions are not eligible for benefits.

01 Do you have a Class B CDL drivers license from North Carolina? Yes No

02 Describe your skills and/or experience as it relates to this advertised position.

03 I acknowledge this position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor. Yes No

04 I acknowledge an offer for employment is contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer pre-work screen and drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves or others. The testing will be based on the physical demands of the job. While performing the test, the blood pressure must be within the American Heart Association guidelines of no greater than 159/99 and the heart rate must be within the American College of Sports Medicine guide of 220-age x 90%. Yes No

Required Question

Employer City of Hickory Address 76 North Center Street PO Box 398 Hickory, North Carolina, 28603 Phone 828-323-7421 Website http://hickorync.gov/employment