ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Supervises, leads, and participates in the work of maintenance and construction crews engaged in water and sewer system projects; Assures that safety practices are followed; Assures that crews are employing efficient and effective methods; Operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment for installing water and sewer lines and facilities; Cleans utility lines, storm drains, catch basins and appurtenances; Operates bulldozer, compactor, front end loader, crane, backhoe, track dozer, excavator, sewer cleaning and other heavy equipment; Delegates utility tasks for each specific job site; Ensures all necessary equipment/materials are present for the job site; Installs water and sewer taps; Repairs and replaces water meters, meter boxes, and fire hydrants; Respond to citizen complaints and problems; Services and makes repairs and adjustments on equipment; Maintains daily records of parts used; Completes work orders; Evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Considerable knowledge of the operation and maintenance of construction equipment; considerable knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to perform construction work in and around traffic; considerable knowledge of the methods, equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of water and sewer systems, etc.