Water Distribution Supervisor

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Responsible for supervising the repair and maintenance of the water distribution system. Responsible for supervising the updating of all maps, locating and mapping of underground utilities and the flushing of hydrants.

• Supervises the work of maintenance crews in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the water distribution system.
• Supervises the update of all maps; supervises the locating and mapping of underground utilities.
• Supervises the flushing program.
• Works with engineers, inspectors, and construction contractors in the installation of water lines, water valves, and fire hydrants.
• Works with DOT engineers and survey crews on all state road projects that include City utilities and rights-of-way.
• Responds to customer complaints.
• Coordinates the daily work schedules of assigned personnel.
• Updates the water and sewer utility locations on the North Carolina One-Call grid system or the GIS mapping system.
• Enter and update NC811 locate tickets for jobs.
• Responds to customer water quality complaints.
• Compute monthly reports to assist superintendent in upcoming budget.
• Assist in collecting data from fire hydrant flow test.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in a related field.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid NC driver’s license, with the ability to obtain a NC CDL B within the probationary period assigned (6 Months). Must currently possess or demonstrate an ability to obtain N.C State Certification of Water Distribution Operator B within 2 years of hire. Competency may be evaluated by a combination of practical exam in mathematical calculation, general knowledge of distribution system and or current possession of valid NC Distribution Certifications.

• Knowledge of water and sewer system installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of GIS tools and techniques.
• Knowledge of design and specifications for water and sewer construction.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the repair and maintenance of water distribution systems and related components.
• Knowledge of job-related equipment and tools.
• Skill in the supervision of personnel.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skills in oral and written communication.

• This position has direct supervision of Water and Sewer Technical Services Technician (1), Utilities Locator (1), and Water Service Technician (1).

• The work is light work which requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:
• Balancing:
  Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing:
  Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Feeling:
  Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Grasping:
  Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling:
  Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand
• Hearing 1:
  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
• Hearing 2:
  Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound.
• Kneeling:
  Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting:
  Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental Acuity:
  Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and…