Water​/Wastewater Plant Maintenance Supervisor; A264130-4 Transmission & Distribution

Job Description

Supervises employees performing preventive maintenance and repairs on water and wastewater treatment plant equipment. Assigns daily work activities and schedules preventive maintenance work orders. Ensures proper work methods and safety procedures are followed. Maintains inventory of essential parts, materials, and tools.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff. Supervisory functions include: makes hiring and termination decisions; prioritizes assignments and directs work; develops and oversees employee work schedules and approves time away from work; provides and/or facilitates employee training and development; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; completes employee performance appraisals; determines or makes recommendations regarding new hire salaries and salary changes;
  
  and acts as liaison between employees and management.
• Schedules work orders for preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Ensures work orders are complete and safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with Plant Management to address repairs and ongoing issues.
• Acquires quotes on materials, parts, and subcontracted work.
• Will be required to be on‑call after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Will be required to respond after hours for waterline breaks and/or emergency repairs.
• Will be required to drive a City vehicle for City business use.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of tools, equipment, parts, and products utilized.
• Knowledge of repair techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of construction.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including computers and applicable software.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of employee supervision.

• Skill in mechanical repairs and operations.
• Skill in planning, organization, and time management.
• Ability to comply with directions from management.
• Ability to make informed decisions and demonstrate sound judgement.
• Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
• Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
• Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
• Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.

Physical Effort Requirements

• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Environment Locations

• Sometimes:
  Office or similar indoor environment, Confined space, Warehouse environment.
• Frequently:
  Outdoor environment, Street environment (near moving traffic), Construction site, Vehicles.

Exposures

• Never:
  Communicable diseases.
• Seldom:
  Individuals who are hostile or irate, Individuals with known violent backgrounds, Fumes or airborne particles, Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
• Sometimes:
  Extreme cold (below 32 degrees), Loud noises (85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction).
• Frequently:
  Extreme heat (above 100 degrees), Moving mechanical parts.

Travel

• Never:
  International travel.
• Seldom:
  National travel.
• Sometimes:
  Regional travel.
• Frequently:
  Local travel.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• At least five (5) years of experience in utility maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants.
• At least two (2) years of supervising personnel.