Field Supervisor - Utilities

Title:

Field Supervisor
Department:
Public Works
Status:
Full-Time
FLSA:
Exempt

Under the direction of the Utility Superintendent, provides operational expertise to Senior Technicians and Technicians performing equipment operations, technical skills and manual labor relating to construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s water treatment, water distribution and wastewater collection and treatment systems. This position must maintain compliance with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules and regulations concerning water and wastewater mains, services, pumps, valves, manholes, lift stations, meter reading and related infrastructure.

• Performs and oversees repairs to water and wastewater lines, manholes, lift stations, and force mains. This may include but is not limited to plumbing and construction maintenance, operation and repairs.
• Evaluate daily work assignments, coordinating and delegating duties to subordinates as is necessary for timely completion of projects.
• Develops project plans. Coordinates projects. Communicates changes and progress. Completes projects on time and budget. Manages project team activities.
• Displays willingness to make decisions.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Reads gauges, charts, blueprints, meters and other metering devices.
  Maintains inventory of materials needed
• Balances team and individual responsibilities. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views. Gives and welcomes feedback. Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Puts success of team above own interests.
• Operates a variety of commercial equipment including but not limited to tractors, trenchers, front-end loaders, backhoes, bobcat, skid-loader and other equipment for a variety of construction and maintenance operations involving water and sewer system maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Sets up traffic safety devices such as cones, signs, and barricades as necessary.
• Cleans and repairs work site upon completion of construction including laying grass, replanting trees, and washing down the street.
• Troubleshoots and identifies water and wastewater flow problems, performs corrective action.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
• Subject to after-hours call out for emergency situations including on call rotation and special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of water and wastewater systems
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Skill in communication, both written and verbal, with other employees and the general public in a courteous and diplomatic manner
Skill in developing less experienced staff and managing performance
Ability to read and comprehend operation and training manuals, diagrams, safety data sheets, blueprints, labels, memos, and procedures.
Ability to provide detailed verbal and written instruction
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to attend and understand technical courses and maintain appropriate licenses and certifications
Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple tasks using effective reasoning in a timely manner, analyzing situations and adopting quick, effective reasonable courses of action