CONSTRUCTION CREW SUPERVISOR (WATER RESOURCES)

About the role

The successful applicant must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited institution and at least three years of experience in water and sewer utilities construction and repair, with a heavy concentration on equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including back-hoe, tracked excavators, wheeled loader and dozer.
• Supervise and participate in the work of a water and sewer system maintenance crew.
• Install and perform maintenance on water and sewer utility services.
• Install and perform repairs on fire hydrants.
• Ensure the availability of equipment and materials.
• Train, supervise, evaluate, and handle disciplinary actions of subordinate personnel.
• Respond to after-hours emergency situations.
• Assist in smoke-testing sewer lines.
• Maintain assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervision.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Class B CDL with the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.
• An active and consecutive 3-year verifiable driving history.
• Knowledge of water and sewer utility construction repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of job-related equipment and tools.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify solutions.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Ability to establish cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Ability to set priorities for completing projects.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations relevant to utility construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of water and sewer utility construction repair and maintenance.
• Knowledge of city policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of job related equipment and tools.
• Skilled in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skilled in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skilled in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skilled in setting priorities for completing projects.
• Skilled in performing mathematical calculations relevant to utility construction.
• Skilled in interpersonal relations.
• Skilled in the training and supervision of personnel.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.

Supervisory Controls

The General Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Complexity

The work consists of related supervisory and technical duties. Heavy traffic and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the work.

Scope and Effect

The purpose of this position is to supervise a crew of personnel in the repair and maintenance of water and sewer utilities. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of system operations.

Personal Contacts

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious diseases, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather.

Physical Demands

The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

Work Environment

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, contagious diseases, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional cold or inclement weather.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position has direct supervision over a crew of assigned personnel.

Benefits

Benefits information can be found on the City's website: https://mymarkiii.com/cityofrockymountnc/booklet/01