Public Works Technician​/Trainee

JOB TITLE:

Wastewater Collection Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:
Public Works

BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction, schedules and supervises crews in the construction, installation, repair and maintenance of storm and sanitary sewer lines and lift stations. Performs related responsibilities as required.

• Supervises, schedules, assigns and directs the work of all sanitary collection maintenance personnel.
• Prepares and coordinates work schedules.
• Determines equipment, materials and staffing needs and prepares division budget.
• Insures the use of safe working methods, techniques and procedures.
• Assigns duties and supervises the installation, repair and maintenance of storm and sanitary sewer facilities.
• Receives public complaints, investigates and takes the necessary action.
• Maintains a variety of records and files; orders work materials and supplies.
• Ensures collection system Operations and Maintenance software is accurate and up-to-date.
• Prepares and administers division budget, workplans and project cost estimates.
• Responds to emergency and after hours calls.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates subordinates.
• Performs related duties as required.

This position reports to Public Works Manager and supervises Lead Wastewater Maintenance Technician and Senior Wastewater Maintenance Worker.

DESIRABLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Methods, terminology, tools and equipment used in the cleaning and maintenance of sewer facilities.
• Safety practices and devices used in water and sewer operations.
• Municipal budget preparation and analysis.
• Recordkeeping and reporting procedures; ability to operate compute software.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

• Public relations.
• Short-range and long-range organizational planning.

• Make work assignments and evaluate equipment, materials and staffing needs in utilities construction and maintenance.
• Supervise the work of several crews and maintain work reports.
• Deal effectively with the public and respond to complaints and inquiries.
• Direct, evaluate and supervise the work of assigned personnel.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

• Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in sewer systems maintenance and operations, including two (2) years supervisory and budgeting responsibilities.
• Specialized training in sanitary collection maintenance and operations.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
• Possession of a CWEA Waste Water Collection Grade III Certificate.

Positions in this class are typically situated in a standard office environment but require some field work. This results in exposure to the weather, sanitary sewer flows and gases, and requires the ability to conduct duties in areas of unstable footing.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in the announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Bargaining Unit:
Employees in this class are represented by Miscellaneous Supervisors and Managers (Group E bargaining unit). This bargaining unit may establish and collect dues for their members' independent from the City of Visalia. Those that elect to join may be required to pay dues per the provisions in the MOU.

Salary Policies:
The salary range for the job is stated on the job announcement. Candidates are normally hired at the minimum of the salary range. Merit…