Supervisor - Heavy Equipment Operation (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service

Supervisor-Heavy Equipment Operation

The Supervisor-Heavy Equipment Operation oversees, supervises, directs, and facilitates the heavy equipment operations and employees within the Water Utility Department. Supervises repairs, maintenance, and functionality of equipment used at various stations and around the City of Dallas.

• Supervises, oversees, and performs routine and emergency repairs, contacts outside vendors to perform repairs, delivers fuel to the machines, and keeps up with the daily issues caused by the nature of the work that the equipment performs; directs repairs and communicates with Operations staff on needed repairs; ensure the Equipment availability stays within guidelines and that repairs are done in a cost-effective manner.
• Assigns and evaluates workers and the use of heavy equipment and materials to complete necessary tasks; directs and coordinates work through crew leaders, or team leaders; provides coaching or technical direction as needed.
• Implements plans and schedules and determines objectives needing emphasis; communicates with management about special projects or specific actions needing to be done; ensures all equipment and supplies are available and ordered for Mechanics or Welders or other tradesmen performing maintenance work.
• Recommends or adjusts work priorities, project schedules, resources, and work plans as required; processes invoices and other paperwork to ensure smooth workflow; ensures invoices are paid and funds available.
• Inspects, evaluates, and reviews system checks to ensure proper function and optimal operation within set parameters; performs pressure checks, checks for proper operating temperatures, checks for quiet operation without excessive cavitation, fluid level checks of lubricants, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as discarding and replacing station fluids as needed; evaluates work performance; and recommends awards for employees.
• Gives advice, counsel, instruction, and identifies routine training needs for employees; trains mechanics and other operators on diagnosing problems, testing procedures, determining malfunctions, making repairs, and ensuring functionality and safety of equipment.
• Estimates personnel needs and assigns work to meet completion dates. Interviews and/or may make recommendations for selection of candidates for filling positions or termination.
• Hears and resolves minor complaints from employees; refers serious complaints to higher level supervisors or managers; recommends disciplinary actions; prepares payroll and approves payroll related requests.
• Finds, recommends, and implements methods to improve production or effectiveness; ensures all disposal activities are done in accordance with state and federal guidelines and procedures
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and management.
• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and precautions.
• Knowledge of human relations and supervision.
• Knowledge of industrial skills, bio solids disposal, and other water management skills.
• Ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate trade, clerical, technical, or professional employees.
• Ability to read various schematic diagrams and blueprints.
• Ability to use and instruct in the use of various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing and/or troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to handle emergency situations and provide direction.
• Ability to understand technical terminology of the specialization assigned.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience in the maintenance of heavy equipment (e.g., scrapers, loaders, tractors, mowers, compactors, or dozers), which included tasks such as engine troubleshooting, repair/maintenance of engine-driven pumps and/or minor repair of electrical components.
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory/lead work capacity.

Licenses and/

Certifications:

• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Some positions may require a Texas Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Other Requirement(s):

• May be subject to inclement weather conditions.

Salary Range

$28.27 - $33.93

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.