Lead Water Distribution Systems Operator

*** the city of hemet is an equal opportunity employer***

the city of hemet is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and service-oriented professional to serve as its next lead water distribution systems operator. This position provides lead direction and technical guidance to assigned personnel in the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the city's water distribution systems.

join a team where your experience, leadership, and commitment to public service make a meaningful difference in the lives of hemet residents. Bring your skills, share your knowledge, and help us deliver reliable water services to our community!

under direction, leads, reviews, and performs work activities and duties assigned to the public works crews involved in the city's water distribution system; assumes responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks; schedules crew duties and work assignments; performs other related duties as required.

the lead water distribution systems operator is the lead class responsible for a wide variety of activities related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of city water systems. Incumbents lead and assist in the supervision of crews, and inspect and review work methods, performance, and quality. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of water distribution systems operator ii by the difficulty and complexity of assignments and the performance of lead responsibilities.

duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

leads, reviews, and performs the work of staff responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair and operation of water facilities; develops and implements crew assignments; inspects and reviews work methods, performance, and quality of work performed; conducts safety and training meetings; provides input and recommendations on employee evaluations; assumes responsibility for the more difficult and complex tasks.

recommends service levels to the supervisor; performs field observations to ensure compliance with department policies, practices, and city ordinances; prepares reports for the supervisor related to division activities; serves as acting division supervisor as required.

oversees the operation and maintenance of public works crew equipment and/or machinery, including trucks, vactors, jet trucks, backhoes, power tools, and equipment; ensures adherence to safe work methods, procedures, and practices; inspects division equipment and ensures compliance with department practices; responds to maintenance needs and schedules appropriate service and repair.

responds to questions, concerns, and emergency calls from the general public; makes recommendations and/or takes appropriate action to resolve issues and problems; responds to inquiries about department policies, rules, regulations, and city ordinances; establishes and maintains a customer service orientation within the work unit.

demonstrates a full understanding of applicable policies, procedures, and work methods associated with assigned duties; evaluates assigned work activities; estimates time, materials, and equipment necessary for the successful completion of assignments; acquires necessary resources as is appropriate.

establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies, city management, staff, and the public.

knowledge of practices, techniques, and materials used in maintenance, construction, mechanics, and repair of water systems; equipment and tools used in water system construction, repair, and maintenance; methods and techniques of leading, training, and motivating assigned crews; proper methods of traffic control and delineation; basic principles of mathematics; record keeping; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

skill to operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications; safely and effectively operate a variety of equipment, tools, and vehicles used in construction, maintenance, and repair activities.

ability to lead and perform a wide variety of public works construction and maintenance activities related to the city's water system; operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in construction and maintenance; perform journey level work in assigned area; estimate time and materials for completion of projects; read and interpret blueprints, work sketches and…