Utilities Maintenance Supervisor - Tier 1- South; WRD IMD

Job Overview

Performs supervisory responsibilities of planning, organizing, and directing the operations, maintenance, and construction activities of utility distribution systems.

$68,640

Compensation may be adjusted based on the selected candidate's qualifications.

This position requires technical and operational field experience working in underground utilities, water and reclaimed water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems. The ability to effectively troubleshoot problems and assist subordinates in troubleshooting issues as well as walk them through tough situations. They should be able to make or schedule work plans and supervise/mentor others. Be able to maintain and grow an effective working relationship with both internal and external customers.

Ideal candidate should have some technical knowledge working within an asset management system. Candidate should be a self-starter and be able to think outside the box, be able to solve highly complex issues in extremely tough situations using standard and nonstandard approaches. Have an intermediate knowledge of safety practices and be able to have crucial conversations while maintaining composure and tactfulness with their team.

to view our Benefits at a glance

• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
• Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Performs field-level supervisory oversight of staff, equipment and resources for the Public Utilities Department.
• Assists with the development and implementation of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance programs to facilitate regulatory compliance and to protect the public health.
• Identifies resource and inventory needs for work tasks through Departmental Work and Asset Management database system.
• Runs reports to maintain program effectiveness and monitors infrastructure repairs for conformance to specifications.
• Assigns subordinate work tasks with established guidelines for personnel training, evaluation, scheduling, discipline, daily operations, and preventative maintenance.
• Assists with purchasing equipment, materials, and services and follows purchasing procedures using County/Department Enterprise Resource Planning business management software systems and Purchase Card applications.
• Inspects cross-connection controls; installs, evaluates, and repairs master meter assemblies, backflow prevention, and other devices. Locates and marks location of underground utilities to prevent damage during construction and digging operations.
• Determines construction and maintenance site safety requirements to include using well-point systems for de-watering and shoring during excavation operations.
• Operates specialized, light, and heavy equipment during work site excavations, as required to facilitate installation, maintenance or repair of water, reclaimed water or wastewater lines and restoring site to original condition when work is complete.
• Collects and documents field changes into asset management, mapping, account systems, and capturing labor, materials, and equipment charges for repairs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Supervises staff, equipment, and resources for the assigned functional section in the Public Utilities Department.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance actions for the…