WR Trades Supervisor

Job Description

This position supervises and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, and stormwater systems, manages and prioritizes daily work assignments, coordinates activities through a CMMS, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with departmental standards. The position is responsible for supervising field personnel, conducting performance evaluations, completing work orders, reports, and operational records, and ensuring departmental goals and schedules are met.

This position is required to be on‑call for nights, holidays, and weekends to assist with emergencies.

• Oversees the inspection and testing of field and/or facility equipment and materials for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations and may assess contractor performance.
• Oversees the replacement and installation of new equipment and performs labor in the construction and maintenance of public roadways, sewer, water, meters and/or storm water lines.
• Advises employees with reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications and performing complex installations and repair of equipment; supervisor may also perform these duties when necessary.
• Responds to complex questions and concerns from customers, resolves problems as they arise, and educates customers on utility operations.
• Prepares various logs, forms, and reports detailing daily crew operations.
• Assists in training personnel on proper safety precautions and ensures a safe working environment.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

• This job is a safety‑sensitive position that will require a pre‑employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on‑call rotation and emergency after‑hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

The grade for this position is B31(3). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND
• Five years of related work experience, including one year of lead experience; OR
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.
• Valid Driver’s License from state of residency

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collections License
• Confined Space Certification

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.