Water Maintenance Supervisor - EXAM

Under direction, is responsible for supervising and participating in the installation and maintenance of water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

• Supervises employees engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants, to include performance appraisals, and initiating disciplinary recommendations;
• Participates in all phases of water maintenance field work;
• Selects type, size of pipe, and related materials according to construction objectives;
• Drives commercial vehicles to transport materials and workers to worksite, loading materials on truck as needed;
• Leads inspections of vehicles, equipment and tools;
• Reads water atlases to locate water lines, mainline/meter boxes, and valves;
• Operates valves to start or interrupt water service;
• Identifies leaks and/or damage locations;
• Locates curb boxes using metal detectors and meters;
• Trains and ensures employees follow proper work and safety procedures, equipment usage, and operating procedures;
• Communicates work procedures to the general public;
• Notifies customers of water shut‑off repairs;
• Prepares work logs, accident reports, and valve logs;
• Oversees the backhoe operator while digging to ensure utility line integrity;
• Oversees and participates in the restoration or replacement of areas removed during water line, valve, and hydrant repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping;
• Enters job‑related data into the computerized maintenance management system, such as time accounting, type of repair, and materials used.

Two (2) years of experience as a Water Maintenance Worker with the City of Columbus or comparable experience.

Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with an air brake endorsement.

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.