Utility Field Operations Coordinator; Stormwater

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate and supervise activities of utility crews involved in performing construction, maintenance, inspection, and repair of water distribution systems and drainage systems, and operation of related equipment in compliance with Local/State/Federal standards, guidelines and laws. Works closely with Utility Field Operations Supervisor on new development projects, including plan review, inspections of new construction, and final close out procedures.

Employees must provide courteous, professional customer service, and are required to provide prompt 24 hour response to various emergency and non-emergency situations. Employees are expected to work in all types of weather conditions, and where hazardous conditions exist.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the nature of the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Leads, supervises, and coordinates activities of a team of workers involved in performing skilled/manual work and operating equipment associated with construction, maintenance, inspection and repair of the water distribution system required to maintain integrity and quality of the potable water system while providing sufficient water pressure to all customers.

Leads, supervises, and coordinates activities of a team of workers involved in performing skilled/highly skilled manual work and operating equipment associated with construction, maintenance, inspection, and repairs of the storm drainage system required to maintain integrity and quality of infrastructure while keeping roads safe for travel, and surrounding areas free of flooding.

Perform associated tasks with extensive knowledge of common practices, materials, tools, and occupational hazards required to successfully obtain quality results, while observing safety practices associated with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

Provides direction, guidance, and assistance to employees; inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations; provides input on performance evaluations of employees; provides training to new/existing employees.

Performs administrative tasks; compiles documentation and reports; provides budgetary input relating to project materials, tools, and equipment.

Operates a variety of equipment and machinery such as backhoes, skid steers, loaders, dump trucks, tractors, pumps, generators, and air compressors. Use various hand tools on a daily basis, as well as specialized tools, such as tap machines, pneumatic tools, and transits.

Responds to after-hours calls or to emergency situations involving the water distribution system, stormwater system; participates in emergency operations for storm/hurricane preparation.

Monitors inventory of division equipment, tools, parts, and supplies; conducts periodic inventory counts; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; determines amount of materials needed to complete projects; initiates orders for new/replacement materials; receives incoming deliveries and invoices.

Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new methods, materials, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

• Coordinates daily work activities, organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work to Utility Workers I and II.
• Perform installation, maintenance, repair, and relocation of fire hydrants.
• Install, locate, exercise, and repair valves. Install new water mains and services.
• Performs taps on water mains for new services.
• Repair broken water mains and services.
• Repair, adjust, and relocate water services.
• Install, repair, and replace water meters and boxes.
• Perform restorations to lawns, landscape, sidewalks, driveways, and roads as needed.
• Provide MOT as needed, such as flagging, installation, and removal of MOT devices.
• Document required information for all associated assignments/tasks utilizing I-pads, computers, and maintenance software programs.
• Assist with coordination/monitoring of work performed by outside Contractors.
• Review Utility easements/permits, and make recommendations as needed.
• Perform related work as required.

• Reviews New Development Plans and Shop Drawings
• Attends Pre-Work Meetings for New Development Projects
• Inspects Construction and repairs for New Development Projects and Community Investment Program.
• Performs Pressure Tests for New Development Projects
• Performs Final Walk Through for New Development Projects

• Perform inspections, monitoring, maintenance, and repairs of Pump Stations.
• Perform installation, inspection, maintenance, and repairs of storm structures, manholes, pipes, culverts, outfalls, swales,…