Public Works Maintenance Supervisor; Water Section

The City of Milpitas is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Supervisor to lead the operations of our Water Section. The ideal candidate is a dynamic leader with a strong background in water distribution and treatment systems, and a deep commitment to public service and environmental stewardship.

The Maintenance Supervisor for the Public Works Department Water Section plans, organizes, and supervises the operations, maintenance, and repair of water and associated infrastructure. This role oversees field crews and lead staff responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant drinking water through proper treatment processes, system maintenance, and facility upkeep. The position ensures work is completed efficiently, in accordance with regulatory standards, and in alignment with departmental goals.

The Maintenance Supervisor also assists in budget preparation, monitors use of equipment, materials, and chemicals, and ensures compliance with environmental and public health regulations.

This individual will bring at least five years of progressively responsible experience in public works or water utility maintenance, including two years of supervisory or lead worker experience. They possess a current D4 Water Distribution Operator Certificate and T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate and are ready to obtain a D5 within the required timeframe. They have proven expertise in overseeing large-scale maintenance and repair programs, utilizing SCADA and CMMS systems, and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal water quality standards.

The successful candidate will be a proactive problem solver who can manage staff, budgets, and resources effectively while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability. They excel in communication, collaboration, and customer service, and are ready to respond to operational needs during both regular hours and emergency callouts. If you are passionate about maintaining critical infrastructure and leading high‑performing teams, we invite you to join our dedicated Public Works Department and help sustain the health and resilience of our water systems.

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Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plans, organizes, directs, and oversees a comprehensive maintenance and repair program for the potable and recycled water distribution systems
• Prioritizes and schedules maintenance and repair of the water systems and associated pump stations, reservoirs and pressure stations utilizing the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Ensures water quality while monitoring system flow, reservoir levels and chemical compliance remotely via a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA)
• Inspects facilities
• Oversees water quality testing
• Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations
• In the absence of the Public Works Division Manager acts as the chief operator of the distribution system

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Experience: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the maintenance of public works facilities including the areas of streets, facilities, utilities, fleet, parks and/or street landscape. Including two years of experience as a lead worker over a crew.

• Valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Commercial Driver’s license Class B with tanker endorsement is preferred, but not required.

In addition, when assigned to the Water Division:

• Possession of a D4 water distribution system operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) with the ability to obtain a D5 within 11 months of appointment.
• Possession of a T2 water treatment facility operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

• Pre‑employment physical exam and drug and alcohol screening will be required prior to hire. May be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as mandated by federal or state regulations.
• Visual Requirements:
  Ability to discern colors
• Auditory Requirements: 100‑decibel hearing. Work is mainly performed outdoors.

• Receives direction from the Division Manager.
• Supervises, trains and evaluates assigned maintenance staff directly and through subordinate lead workers.