Utility Operations Supervisor

About the role

Under general direction, supervises, coordinates and schedules the work of crews involved in all aspects of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and repair; performs related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns work to crews in the repair and maintenance of utility water and wastewater systems.
• Requests materials and equipment for work crews.
• Assists work crews with difficult jobs.
• Inspects work in progress and upon completion.
• Administers department safety programs.
• Enforces City departmental rules and regulations.
• Counsels, disciplines, and evaluates subordinates.
• Provides advice on work methods and procedures.
• Reviews operating records.
• Assists with preparation of departmental budget.
• Arranges for preventive maintenance and needed repairs.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints.
• Affirms that needed materials are available to crews.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and seven years of experience in maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, lift stations, pretreatment/water quality, SCADA System, including two years of supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of construction principles, maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, lift stations, SCADA System, experience in assigning and supervising the work of others; experience in preparing records and reports; good interpersonal skills; work effectively and courteously with others.
• Ability to train, supervise and evaluate all staff.

Qualifications

• A valid Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Minimum Class II Wastewater Collection Operator License and Class C Water Distribution Operator License and ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater Collection Operator License and Class B Water Distribution Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 24 months of hire.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., pull, push or drag up to 100 lbs.; sit, stand, stoop or twist for extended periods of time while supervising utility operations.
• Subject to be on-call during non-working hours.
• Willingness and ability to reside within a 30-minute response time of the Public Works Building within six (6) months of employment.

Skills

Knowledge of construction principles, maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, lift stations, SCADA System, experience in assigning and supervising the work of others; experience in preparing records and reports; good interpersonal skills; work effectively and courteously with others; ability to train, supervise and evaluate all staff.

Benefits

The City of Rowlett offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, holiday, and sick leave, along with medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance. The City also participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), featuring a generous 2:1 match. For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our Benefits Page.

Pay

Hiring Range: $67,027.26 - $83,783.78

Schedule

Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, temperature swings, and inclement weather; some exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, and toxic hazards that are routinely encountered in utility operations.