Water Service Worker Supervisor

Location: Various locations within the City of El Paso, TX

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under general supervision, supervise, coordinate, and participate in work activities of an assigned crew engaged in the heavy construction, maintenance, and repair of water lines and services.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and participate in medium to heavy construction of water lines and services:
  • Receive daily work orders and discuss assignments with supervisor.
  • Estimate and prepare equipment and material requirements; arrange for delivery of materials, equipment, and traffic control.
  • Check area for damage and identify underground utilities before excavation.
  • Coordinate work with other utility entities.
  • Order safety equipment specific to assignment, including traffic control, self-contained breathing apparatus, and trenching.
  • Supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water service lines, form installation, and concrete pouring/finishing.
  • Ensure safety procedures are followed in trenches, excavations, or confined areas.
• Supervise and participate in laying pipes and connections:
  • Supervise installation and maintenance of fire hydrants, pipe cutting, machining, and wet connections (tapping) to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
  • Lay pipe and connections for new or existing systems.
  • Repair, remove, or replace damaged or obsolete lines.
  • Repair main leaks and breaks; replace valves according to specifications and regulations.
  • Inspect work in progress or completed work to ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Ensure all equipment is operated and maintained safely.
  • Respond to emergency calls.
  • Prepare activity and maintenance logs, keep records, and prepare reports.
• Supervise assigned staff:
  • Schedule, assign, and review operational and procedural activities.
  • Prioritize and coordinate crew activities.
  • Instruct, guide, and check work.
  • Appraise employee performance; provide training and development.
  • Enforce personnel rules, regulations, and work standards.
  • Counsel, motivate, and maintain harmony.
  • Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay, or other employee status changes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or repair of water lines and mains, including one (1) year in a lead capacity.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state.
• Class “C” Water Operator's License issued by the State of Texas required within eighteen (18) months of appointment.
• Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes: 1171 (Marine Corps), 3E451 (Air Force), 92W (Army).

Pay

$44,648.45 - $66,079.70 Annually

Benefits

• Life and Health Insurance:
  • Self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits.
  • Basic Life Insurance Coverage at no cost to eligible employees; optional additional coverage for employees and dependents.
  • Optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage.
  • Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options (healthcare and/or dependent care).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  • Access to mental health sessions, therapy, and trained counselors for coping with life stressors.
• Wellness Program:
  • Promotes better health and wellness through programs and incentives, including wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, and health coaching.
• Tuition Assistance Program:
  • Encourages personal and professional development by sharing educational costs for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment.
• Vacation Leave:
  • Eligibility after six months of employment for employees working a minimum of 20 hours per week.
  • Accrual rates per pay period (biweekly):
    • 0 - 5 years of service: 3.70 hours (12 days/year).
    • >5 - 15 years of service: 5.24 hours (17 days/year).
    • >15 years of service: 6.16 hours (20 days/year).
• Sick Leave:
  • Accrued in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules.
• Accident Leave:
  • Applies to occupational injuries and diseases occurring after adoption of amended ordinance.
• Pregnancy Leave:
  • Treated as any other temporary physical disability; use of accumulated sick leave, followed by unpaid leave or use of annual leave.
• Legal Holidays:
  • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, Cesar Chavez Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, Employee's Birthday.
  • Additional holidays may be designated by City Council; observed on preceding Friday if holiday falls on Saturday, or following Monday if on Sunday.