Superintendent, Water Distribution; A264130-8 Transmission & Distribution

Plans, directs, and controls the water and sewer service center, coordinating work orders with other departments, engineers, and outside contractors ensuring the provision of uninterrupted portable water throughout the city.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Plans, assigns, and schedules subordinates; instructs and trains in proper methods and procedures, checks and approves work, conducts employee evaluations and makes hiring recommendations.
• Assures employees complete jobs in progress such as: broken water lines, the installation of new water lines, maintenance of water meter and the inventory of the warehouse.
• Receives complaints from citizens and makes efforts to solve problems and writing feedback.
• Dispatches crews to emergency repair sites, and assigns crews to completion of construction projects.
• Oversees employees maintenance on City vehicles, equipment and tools.
• Receives all complaints from citizens and assures that problems are corrected.
• Attends meetings with department directors and contractors to discuss paving and construction projects and the operation of water department.
• Assists in the bi-annual physical inventory of departmental supplies.
• Makes recommendations and maintains the budget process.
• Prepares recommendations to budget process.
• Performs related work as required.

• Knowledge of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of the materials used in water and wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of safety rules and O.S.H.A. regulations.

• Ability to relate to citizen's needs.
• Ability to supervise subordinate employees.
• Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints.
• 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.
• Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform other duties as assigned.
• Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
• 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 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.

Position will have the following exposures

• Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
• Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
• Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
• 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…