Public Works Utility Maintenance Supervisor

Job Posting

Under the direction of the Field Operations Manager, directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in maintaining, repairing, installing, and relocating of water distribution and wastewater collection facilities by performing the following duties :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize, plan, schedule and direct activities of personnel who install, maintain, and repair water distribution and wastewater collection systems, and monitors the status of work in progress.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with City procedures, specifications and standards.
• Assist in the development of maintenance and repair strategies throughout the water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Create, receive and review work orders through the work order system. Ensure that details, including location, scope of work, materials, labor, photos, and other documentation are entered into the system to close requests in a timely manner.
• Consult with administrative and engineering personnel, contractors, and other outside agencies including the Trinity River Authority, to coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained and available in safe operating condition.
• Maintain and keep a secure and adequate inventory of utility parts and materials at Service Center. Maintain a digital inventory of parts.
• Respond to questions, complaints, and requests for service; meet with members of the community to assess issues and problems; identify and recommend solutions. Ensure resolution is completed satisfactorily and in a timely manner.
• Produce required daily, weekly, monthly and annual maintenance reports.
• Assist with the regulatory reporting to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Environmental Protection Agency, and other governing entities.
• Adhere to and enforce all City and department safety rules and procedures. Regular and timely attendance is required, as well as the ability to get along with others in a professional and cordial manner.
• Perform other assignments and handle special projects as assigned.
• Recruit, train, council, and develop staff to better themselves and the department.
• Represent the department in a professional, courteous and positive manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in this particular area of responsibility. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

High school diploma / GED; and five (5) years of progressive related experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Preferred

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, engineered plans or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Able to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Specialized KSA's

Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Demonstrated knowledge of municipal water supply and distribution systems; wastewater collection systems; well production and ground water treatment; and their maintenance; and interpretation of engineering plans and drawings. Ability to operate the SCADA system, including the remote operation of facilities and generation of reports.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside-weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and / or humid conditions; extreme heat; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.