Supervisor (Water Distribution)

General Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this intermediate level supervisor position is to provide second-level administration and management to skilled and unskilled laborers. Supervises crew members assigned to a variety of activities in support of the city’s public works infrastructure and operations; oversees various installation, repair and maintenance activities; ensure the integrity of the systems for the protection of public health.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform any and all duties and responsibilities of subordinate staff when appropriate.
• May act as Interim Superintendent in Superintendent’s absence; relay information from upper management to Crew Chiefs (as applicable) and technical staff.
• Ensure safety of subordinates, work crews and the surrounding public.
• Award authority to make simple customer service decisions outside of normal or standard guidelines; authority to negotiate with moderately dissatisfied/irate/difficult customers.
• Cookordinate multiple crew operations on multiple jobs.
• Organize and oversee work over a larger geographical or technical area then Crew Chief (as applicable).
• Interpret general work instructions into specific work assignments; review the work of subordinates to ensure quality and completeness.
• Award equipment and material purchase orders; perform equipment inventory.
• Make hiring and discipline recommendations to the Superintendent.
• Discuss personnel issues with employees; answer grievance issues within mandated time frames in an effort to solve problems; notify Superintendent of operation and personnel issues.

Skills And Physical Abilities Required

• Apply and instruct others in the application of governing laws, rules, safety procedures and regulations.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of multiple employee units (crews) engaged in duties of a technical nature or field work.
• Able to provide, as appropriate, those skills and physical abilities expected of subordinate staff.
• Able to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

Equipment Used

• Computer
• Cell phone
• Telephone
• Radio
• All equipment and tools required for subordinates.

Education and Experience Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Five (5) years of experience in public works or utilities with at least two (2) years as a Crew Chief or equivalent experience.

Physical Abilities

• Ability to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.

Environmental Conditions

• Work is primarily performed outside in varying and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessively loud noises from construction equipment, exposure to live sewer systems, human debris, drug paraphernalia, hot tar and asphalt, heavy equipment, working in and around trenches, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals and pesticides.
• Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in confined and cramped spaces and uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces; heights above twenty (20) feet; below ground level, with feet, legs and/or hands in water.
• Occasional exposure to confined spaces.
• Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call back for emergency conditions.

Required to Drive Non-CDL Vehicles

• Although not required, may operate CDL vehicles if properly licensed.

Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is not required for this position but is helpful.