Utility Mechanic Supervisor (Wastewater Operations)

About the role

Service Line: Wastewater Operations Maintenance. Location: 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051, USA. Applications accepted from all interested persons.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of groups of employees within the same department who are engaged in providing Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance and/or Lift Station services.
• Organizes and assigns the work of collection system maintenance crews, monitors work in progress.
• Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Analyzes and resolves staff, equipment and operating problems.
• Reviews operations policies and procedures; recommends changes to increase efficiency and implements approved changes.
• Trains new employees.
• Sets up and maintains employee attendance records.
• Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews contents with the employee.
• Prepares periodic production reports as required and/or requested.
• Assists with daily operations tasks as needed; drives City vehicle.
• Oversees preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, yard maintenance, equipment, plant machinery and tools.
• Observes safety regulations and ensures that crews do the same.

Requirements

Working conditions include lifting moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds), very long periods of walking on rough surfaces, routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture, and air pollution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• May require specified vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.
• Five (5) years of experience in skilled building or mechanical maintenance required (may include one (1) year of experience as a Houston Water Operations Technician).
• Substitution: One year of directly related college or vocational education may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience.
• An Associate’s degree or higher may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.
• Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2).

Skills

Preference for candidates knowledgeable in wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater lift stations, and/or consent decree related items. Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants who possess the necessary qualifications.

Pay

Pay Grade 18.

Schedule

Workdays & Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm (subject to change).