(MWPH)-Maintenance Crew Leader

Date: Aug 15, 2025

Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35214

Company: Birmingham Water Works

Job Information

Job Title: Maintenance Crew Leader

Department: WESTERN FILTER PLANT

Reporting Relationship:  Supervisor-Filter Plant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Grade: I

 Shift: Mon-Fri, 6:30am - 3:00pm

General Responsibilities:

Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on all plant operations and related equipment, keeping Management apprised of plant conditions.  Assume duties of Plant Operator when required. Works under the direction of Maintenance Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Responsible for plant pumps, chemical feeders, air handling equipment, and all related plant operations.
  • Read and understand technical journals, schematics, and emergency maintenance on all plant equipment according to recommended specifications.
  • Responsible for all plant valves; operate on a scheduled basis to direct distribution or other non-plant staff in valve operation.
  • Inspect and perform maintenance on settling basins and attachments.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of equipment replacement parts and supplies wherever possible working within budgetary constraints.
  • Train and direct plant maintenance staff and other personnel to maintain all plant equipment, buildings, and grounds.  Work within all Board safety practices and apply them in training.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance records for all plant chemical feeders and related equipment.
  • Schedule and assist E&M Department staff in equipment repairs when required. 
  • Utilize SAP for purchasing items for the plant and paying vendors.
  • Work shifts and assume Operator duties as required.
  • Responsible for plant safety by staying current with industry-wide standards.
  • Prepare best practices and risk management plans.
  • Perform work during emergencies and inclement weather.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a respiratory, facial protective fit test for the handling of chemicals (this may include no facial hair for the protective fit test to be effective).
  • Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management. 
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
     

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Education:

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required; or combination of education and experience.

Certifications

Valid Driver’s License required
Fit Test for Respirator purposes required
Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Certification required
Maintain 24 CEHs every 3 years required
Backflow Certification required (must obtain within 30 days of the position start date)
Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) in 24 months

Experience:

Four (4) years of experience in instrumentation calibration, chemical feed calibration, and knowledge of all applied purification processes to meet regulatory requirements.  Basic understanding of plumbing & electricity and how to wire small motors and pumps.  Safety and related training and experience are required to operate all system processes and concepts.  Fluid hydraulics, pipe-fitting, and conceptual experience are preferred.  Ability to operate heavy machinery (Backhoe/Excavator, skid steer, and dump truck).  Experience coordinating plant projects.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Valid Driver’s license required
  • Fit Test for Respirator purposes required
  • Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Certification required
  • Maintain 24 CEHs every 3 years required
  • Backflow Certification required (must obtain within 30 days of the position start date)
  • Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) in 24 months

Supervision:

None (Team Lead 2-5 Employees)

Physical Demands:

  • Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
  • Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
  • Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
  • Communication skills using the spoken word
  • Ability to see within normal parameters
  • Ability to hear within normal parameters
  • Ability to move about
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  • Ability to scale a ladder
     

Working Environment:

Loud noise; indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals. 


Nearest Major Market: Birmingham