Water System Maintenance Supervisor - Water Distribution; Port Arthur, TX

Water System Maintenance Supervisor
- Water Distribution (Port Arthur, TX)

SALARY: $27.8640– 34.4769, Hourly (DOE&Q) NON-EXEMPT

OPENING DATE: 08/31/2022

CLOSING DATE: Continuous until filled

JOB SUMMARY: To organize, supervise and participate in a variety of Utility Operations activities involving maintenance, repair and construction of water distribution, treatment, conveyance and purification systems; to oversee, assign, review and participate in the work of an assigned crew; and to perform the more complex and difficult duties assigned to the work unit.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives direction from upper level supervisory and management staff. Exercises direct supervision over semi-skilled and maintenance level staff.

• Operation of a City vehicle.
• Organize and supervise crews of skilled and semi-skilled personnel in the repair, construction and maintenance of a variety of city facilities and properties including curb and gutter removal and replacement, sewer and water line construction, cleaning and repair, storm drain and culvert maintenance.
• Participate in the full range of maintenance, repair and construction duties including performing the most difficult duties assigned to the work unit.
• Operate a full range of heavy and light equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, skid steer and rubber-tired loaders, hydraulic excavators, water pumps, air compressors, mowers, rollers and other related equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of city facilities and properties.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Inspect streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, drainage facilities, parks and water/wastewater systems for needed maintenance and repairs.
• Inspect the work of crews in progress; provide advice and assistance to supervisors.
• Provide and/or coordinate crew training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures as directed.
• Ensure safety of worksite, verify barricade placement as necessary; maintain barricade and safety materials; replace worn and non-compliant safety equipment.
• Submit requests for materials, tools, equipment and other supplies as needed; assist in preparing equipment specifications, prepare information for purchase orders and job tracking.
• Maintain routine materials, labor and equipment records; prepare routine summaries and reports.
• Plan, prioritize and assign work for multiple workers or crews; check on work programs throughout the day.
• Read and interpret maps of underground water, sewer and drainage systems.
• Supervise, train and evaluate subordinates.
• Collect and assist with testing of water samples.
• Requisition supplies, materials and equipment as necessary, including safety equipment and barricades.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, maintain time, materials and equipment use records.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Methods, materials and procedures used in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials for assigned projects.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in utility work.
• Purpose and use of a variety of heavy equipment, vehicles and tools (hand & power).
• Basic budgeting techniques.
• Principles and practices of personnel supervision, training and evaluation.

• Plan, assign and supervise the work of staff involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems and/or wastewater collection systems.
• Evaluate operations, procedures, policies and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and maintain routine records and reports.
• Coordinate operations with other divisions and departments.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations as they arise.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.
• Supervise, train and evaluate maintenance staff.
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, inspecting site locations for compliance, supervising crew members, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities including lifting and moving various equipment and materials, walking,…