Utility Field Supervisor

Job Description – Utility Field Supervisor Purpose of Position

Responsible for leading in the maintenance and repair of utility lines, utility taps, fire hydrants, meter change outs, and other work. May operate heavy and specialized equipment and perform maintenance repair and construction work on public works facilities and projects.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class

• Participates in manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the roadway system, including roadway, shoulder and sidewalk operation maintenance and construction
• Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the storm drainage system
• Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water system
• Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, maintains and repairs water meters; tests, disassembles and cleans water meters
• Investigates customer’s complaints regarding water bills; identifies cause of excessive water consumption and advises customers of necessary repairs or alterations
• Performs skilled work in assembling, laying and aligning water distribution and wastewater collection mains and service lines
• Locates and repairs leaks
• Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the sanitary sewer system
• Maintenance of city facilities as necessary
• Clean, maintain, and service water pumps, equipment and tools
• Occasional operation of backhoe and front-end loader
• Read water meters; assist in building maintenance
• Performs mechanical work as needed
• Supervises staff daily on various projects
• Operates and maintains assigned water plant; monitors systems and equipment for proper operation
• Performs all work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety
• Participates in in-service training for personnel
• Prepares and/or reviews daily operational control tests and daily logs
• Collects samples and performs routine tests of water
• Calculates daily water usage; adjusts chemicals to maintain required levels
• Troubleshoots system and equipment problems; maintains repairs, cleans and/or calibrates equipment as needed
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet operational standards
• Performs general building and grounds maintenance work as necessary in support of the water plant
• Picks up supplies, load and unload trucks as necessary supplies for the water plants
• Operate and troubleshoot wastewater lift/pump stations
• Duties as outlined in Quick Guidelines for Certified Water Operations

Performs other duties as directed

• Operate equipment properly and safely
• Operates trucks, trenchers, skip loaders, backhoes, compressors, tapping machines, and a wide variety of other motorized equipment; operates and uses a wide variety of hand and power tools
• Maintain equipment and vehicles properly
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Make decisions within specified time restraints
• Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints, and dealing with the general public in everyday activities
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Deal with others in a professional manner
  
  Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of maintenance and repair of utility lines
• Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety standards…