Water Maintenance Crew Leader

Water Maintenance Crew Leader

Salary

$79,248.00 - $81,848.00 Annually

Location

Water Department - 603 W. Division St., Bloomington, IL

Job Type

Internal Employees Only

Job Number

01058

Department

Water

Division

Water Transmission & Distribution

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Hours/Shift

Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm

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Description

This is supervisory level work performed in the completion of complex maintenance tasks in the municipal water distribution system and its components.

Work involves responsibility for organizing and leading the work of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance personnel, laborers, and equipment operators assisting in water distribution system maintenance and repair work. Assignments also include the performance of related skilled tasks. The assigned work is performed independently under the direction of the Superintendent of Water Distribution and is reviewed through discussions on specific problems, incidental inspections of completed work, work reports prepared, and the achievement of desired results.

Examples of Duties

This list may not include all tasks and/or knowledge which may be expected of the employee, nor does it cover all specific duties which may be required. Other duties may be assigned.

Organizes and assigns water system maintenance and repair work; inspects jobs under way and upon completion; advises on work problems.

Operates a side tapping machine in the installation and repair of water lines; operates a backhoe in digging ditches to perform maintenance and repair work.

Makes general and difficult system repairs; repairs water leaks and mains; locates meters and valves; lines up and levels line and meter installations; repairs fire hydrants.

Operates a variety of maintenance and related equipment including water pumps, portable generators, air compressors, and winch lines in performing system repairs and maintenance work. Ability to operator the Vactor Truck.

Responsible for crew safety ensuring that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed, and safety equipment is consistently and properly used.

Prepares standard job reports; provides management with specific date for daily log reports; lists materials used, work performed, and man hours devoted to respective jobs.

Performs related work as required.

Typical Qualifications

General Skill Levels:

Knowledge of:

• Municipal water system grid and its components.

• Tools equipment, and work methods used in water system construction, maintenance, and repair work.

• Standards and occupational hazards involved in trenching, general maintenance, and the operations of automotive equipment.

• Occupational hazards involved and of the safety precautions necessary in the performance of assigned work.

• Computer software system(s) including but not limited to the email, work order system, internet searches, and GIS.

• JULIE regulations.

Skills:

• Skill in the use, care, and demonstration of general and specialized tools, and the mechanical and automotive equipment used in required maintenance work.

• Planning, organizing and directing a work crew within the responsibilities of this position.

• Transferring technical knowledge to operational activity to achieve desired results.

• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.

Ability to:

• Ability to plan and organize the completion of maintenance work with skilled and semi-skilled maintenance crews and individuals.

• Ability to prepare standard work reports.

• Ability to deal with the public in general and difficult work situations.

• Perform work independently under limited supervision.

• Ensure that proper on-the-job safety procedures are followed and safety equipment is properly and consistently used.

• Read and understand technical information including plans and blueprints and apply guidelines and regulations to operational situations.

• Communicate orally and in writing with internal and external stakeholders professionally.

• Ability to efficiently use the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) for locating utilities.

• Understand and follow general oral and written instructions.

• Work evenings, nights and weekends as required and respond to emergency situations.

• Correctly perform basic arithmetic.

• Correctly take, record and use measurements.

• Distinguish colors used in the JULIE color coding system.

Education/Experience:

• Graduation from standard high school or vocational/technical school.

• Considerable experience with maintenance functions in the water distribution systems.

• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Certificate or Licenses:

Required

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver's License with airbrake endorsement. Employees or applicants hired into the position after October 23, 2024, must have a tanker endorsement.

• Illinois EPA Public Water Supply Class D Operators License in the probationary period for new employees in the bargaining unit or the qualification period for current Lodge 1000 employees.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

• Majority of work is performed in an outdoor setting in all conditions including hot, cold, wet and dry weather. Work requires traveling to in-town construction sites and the ability to traverse a variety of natural and altered ground surfaces which may be uneven, wet or slippery or sloped.

Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Lodge 1000 - Water Department employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:

Healthcare/Wellness

• Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO

• All plans administered by BCBS

• 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan

• Dental - PPO

• Administered by BCBS

• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

• Vision - PPO

• Administered by VSP

• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Vacation, provided on the following dates:

• 1 week at 6 months of service

• 1 week at 1 year of service

• 2 weeks at 2 years of service

• 3 weeks at 5 years of service

• 4 weeks at 11 years of service

• 5 weeks at 20 years of service

• 12.5 paid holidays each year

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• 4th of July

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving

• Day After Thanksgiving

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve (1/2 day)

• 2 personal days provided each year

• Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year

• 1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days

Insurance

• $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension - benefit details can be found here
• Voluntary retirement options available:
• 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
• Roth IRA
• Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF

Additional benefit details can be found within the union's Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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This job posting is for internal employees only. Are you currently a City of Bloomington employee?

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Are you Full-Time or Seasonal?

• Full-Time
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Employer City of Bloomington Illinois

Address 115 E. Washington St.

Bloomington, Illinois, 61701

Phone 309-434-2215

Website https://www.bloomingtonil.gov