Assistant Superintendent, Distribution & Collection

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

10h

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to assist in managing the operations and activities of a large-scale Watershed Mngt. Construction District responsible for maintenance and repair of the water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Eight years of experience in constructions and maintenance of distribution and/or collection systems, with three years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia commercial driver’s license
Must obtain a Wastewater Collection System Operator or Water Distribution Operator license within one year of employment

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff
Develops and oversees employee work schedules
Compiles and reviews timesheets
Approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate
Assists with or completes employee performance appraisals
Directs work
Acts as a liaison between employees and management
Trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work
Prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives
Ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work
Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work
Consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise
Provides progress and activity reports to management
Assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate
Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to schedule planned maintenance, emergency repairs, and preventive upkeep
Updates maintenance program work practices, schedules and related procedures in the CMMS
Manages database of incoming and completed work orders and analyzes work orders by size, urgency, skill set, location, complexity, and available manpower
Develops and maintains a queue of prioritized field-ready work orders and prepares weekly and bi-weekly schedules based on available labor forecasts
Creates detailed work plans that describe scope of work, parts and materials to be used, define number and type of crafts/skills needed, completion timeline, permits and clearances, etc
Researches and anticipates additional needs for the work plan, including but not limited to a job hazard assessment, safety plan, as-built drawings and other information necessary to safely, effectively and efficiently engage the work plan
Oversees material usage and costs
Assists operations teams by issuing work orders in a sequential flow to individual technicians or work teams
Distributes and communicates workflow processes documenting project plan, schedule, and execution
Communicates with internal and external stakeholders on project status, parameters, and problem resolution and develops, documents, and maintains standard operating procedures associated with maintenance jobs
Confers with purchasing, warehouse, engineering, and other personnel to exchange information regarding inventories, schedules, scope of work, and related issues
Collaborates with system administrators and technical personnel to ensure technology and databases support the department's work and infrastructure management needs