Crew Chief

We’re Hiring for a Crew Chief!   

If you are excited and passionate about helping #LetsSolveWater, consider joining our team today!  Xylem, Inc. is a leading global water technology company servicing more than 150 countries and is dedicated to solving the world’s most challenging water issues.  We are looking for individuals to join our mission by exceeding customer expectations through smart sustainable solutions.  At Xylem, you will have the opportunity to solve water by participating in our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark!

The Crew Chief will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and professional operation of the crew.  In this role, the individual will also be in charge of the field operation, provide direction to the Operators, and have responsibility for the trucks and equipment. We offer a full benefits package to include 4 WEEKS Paid Time Off (PTO) for hourly positions, health, dental, vision, investment savings plan, and other additional miscellaneous benefits.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:  To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  

• Ensure the crew follows all safety procedures 

• Traffic and personnel safety 

• Equipment operations safety 

• Confined space safety 

• Understand and follow all operations procedures 

• Understand the implications of operations 

• Understand water system dynamics 

• Call for assistance whenever an abnormal situation arises 

• Ensure all data is collected completely and accurately 

• Understand the details of the valve and hydrant data being collected 

• Understanding of the GPS device and its operation and maintenance 

• Participate in quality assurance activities 

• Daily download of data on GPS device 

• Responsible for all activities and operations of the Crew 

• Responsible for tracking daily production 

• Present a professional appearance 

• Ensure a professional appearance of the crew 

• Responsible for crew and equipment 

• Notify the Project manager of any customer concerns 

• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities 

• Additional duties and responsibilities may be required based on organizational needs 

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Must have state Water Operator License 

• Experience in valve turning preferred 

• Safe and cautious driver with a valid driver’s license 

• Water distribution knowledge 

• Ability to interact with customer 

• Good verbal/written communication skills 

• Computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, spreadsheets, and ability to download data) 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Ability to understand, read, and write English 

• Ability to perform basic math skills 

• Availability to work overtime, any shift, weekends, and holidays if needed 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Confined Space Entry Certification 

• Traffic Control Technician 

• Flagger Certification 

In this role, the working environment is  mainly outdoors in weather extremes, use of PPE is required at all times including hard hat, reflective vest, steel toe boots, etc.} and the physical demands may include but not limited to regularly sitting, standing, lifting up to 50lbs, etc.}.  In addition, this role may include travel up to 75% of the time and weekends as assigned.

At Xylem, we embrace diversity and strive to create avenues where employees feel valued and appreciated through our DE&I initiatives and Employee Resources Groups (ERG).  Xylem is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action workplace.  Xylem prohibits discrimination, harassment of any kind and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, medical conditions or disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors.

Join the global Xylem team today!  Xylem is a team creating advanced technology solutions to the world’s water challenges through developing new technologies and services that will improve the way water is used, conserved, and re-used in the future is central to our work. Our products and services move, treat, analyze, monitor, and return water to the environment, in public utility, industrial, residential, and commercial building services settings. Xylem also provides a leading portfolio of smart metering, network technologies and advanced analytics solutions for water, electric and gas utilities.

Disclaimer: The information listed within this job description is designed to indicate the general nature of work expected for this position and shall not be viewed as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required in this position.  Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship.  Xylem reserves the right to modify this job description or assign other duties to this position as needed.