Crew Supervisor, Water Distribution

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks at the supervisory level on an assigned shift performing various construction, repair, maintenance and operational activities in support of the Water Department of the City of Alexandria.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews and inspects operations, maintenance and construction activities of the Water Department on an assigned shift.
• Supervises assigned crews on an assigned shift; instructs, assigns and reviews work, maintains standards, coordinates activities, allocates personnel and acts on employee problems; evaluates work processes and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies; orders materials and equipment needed for each job; perform routine safety inspections on equipment; coordinates needed repairs.
• Prepares and processes paperwork and reports as required by department policy and procedure; receives and reviews timesheets, overtime reports and related documents.
• Receives, reviews, analyzes and responds to difficult customer complaints or problems.
• Oversees and participates in the inspection, construction, repair, service and maintenance of utility system lines, facilities and equipment.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in water distribution or treatment; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain valid State of Louisiana Class IV Water Distribution certification, or Class IV Water Production and Treatment certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Candidates with lesser certifications may be considered depending upon their previous work history, level of certification, and needs of the department. Such candidate(s) selected for hire must enter into a written transition plan to achieve certification as a Class IV Distribution Operator or Class IV Water Production and Treatment Operator.

Necessary Special Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

• Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.
• The information is subject to verification.
• Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.
• Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.
• If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application.
• Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.
• The City of Alexandria is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, or disability.
• We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a wellness clinic for employees.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Vision
• Retail
• Deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick leave
• Wellness clinic