Chief Maintainer

About the Role

Directs the work of an assigned crew engaged in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of facilities related to the Town's potable water transmission and distribution system, including pipelines and appurtenances such as water services, fire hydrants, valves, service lines, and water meters.

Responsibilities

• Reads and understands plans, drawings, sketches, and specifications.
• Prepares daily reports of field work and produces sketches necessary for the preparation of record drawings.
• Assists with the maintenance and control of inventory used in the work.
• Diagnoses, repairs, and troubleshoots problems relating to water mains, appurtenances, and performs unusual work where no standard methods or specific directions are available.
• Exercises independent judgment and works under general supervision only.
• Operates equipment and vehicles of the Division, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, and trucks with trailers.
• Installs, removes, and maintains all types of equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of the water transmission and distribution system.
• Performs special projects, which may include the installation of underground vaults, manholes, or other structures.
• Performs maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Constructs and maintains access to Water Division roadways and facilities.
• Assists other Divisions, Town departments, and agencies as assigned.
• Assists in maintaining dams and watersheds.
• Performs all other work necessary to maintain and improve the Town's water transmission and distribution system and facilities.
• Oversees and directs the safety of work sites, including work zones, roadways, construction activities, and equipment operations.
• Ensures safe work practices, including trenching and shoring activities and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ensures that crew members are issued proper equipment and that all equipment is inspected and properly maintained.
• Trains employees in the correct use of equipment and tools as assigned.
• Participates in accident investigations and Water Division claims as required.
• Makes recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for safety training and programs related to construction and maintenance activity.
• Conducts training sessions with subordinates pertaining to safety and protocols on equipment and processes.
• Performs other related work as required.

Additional Duties

• May be subject to on-call duty, emergency calls, and scheduled overtime work as assigned.