Chargehand - Level 4

City of Brandon•Brandon, MB

14d•$35 - $45

About The Position

To coordinate and direct the activities of the Underground Utilities Section including, but not limited to supervising, co-coordinating and scheduling the activities of workers who operate equipment, boilers, and machinery for the installation, repair, and maintenance of City’s sewer and water infrastructure.

Requirements

Grade 12, G.E.D. or Mature High School Diploma;
Possess a valid and subsisting Class 3 with Air Manitoba’s Driver’s License;
Hold Class 3 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection;
Hold Class 4 Certification in Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection or obtain within 24 months of appointment if currently hold Class 3 Certification;
Required to obtain all certifications required by provincial regulations.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education;
Experience working with collective agreements or corporate policies an asset;
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in similar operations;
Experience and knowledge of equipment similar to that found in the Underground Utilities section;
Maintenance management experience including planning, scheduling and budgeting.

Responsibilities

Ensures the services of the Section are aligned with the City’s vision
Guides and monitors the day to day operations of the Section, ensuring service efficiency and quality;
Liaises with the GM/Manager of Section to manage workflow;
Coordinates scheduling and ensures resources are available;
Supervise all duties required of equipment operators, administrative and full time and seasonal employees;
Receives and responds to public enquiries and complaints to provide exceptional customer service promptly and courteously;
Carries out the action plans associated with the Section’s goals;
Operator in Charge Responsibilities as per provincial regulations.
Influences and inspires others to achieve individual and Section goals and objectives;
Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships;
Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives and their interrelationship;
Promotes harmonious employee relations while guiding and coaching employees;
Participates in initiatives, decisions, committees, and policy development for the Section and Division;
Delivers training on issues related to areas of expertise;
Liaises with other Division employees on issues to ensure continued operations;
Demonstrates a commitment to the organization by actively participating in committees, programs, and organizational initiatives;
Ensures employees are trained in appropriate safety practices and demonstrates a daily commitment to safety.
Coordinates the implementation of policies and programs in the Section;
Coordinates Section staffing including participating in hiring, coordinating, coaching and leading activities, managing, participating in daily operations, and completing payroll functions for Section;
Manages purchasing functions for the Section;
May be responsible for the development and maintenance of the budgets including collection, evaluation, and compilation of information;
Ensures adherence to collective agreements, Provincial/Federal legislation, policies, and procedures;
Manages and maintains services contracts for the Section;
Monitors the Section’s services and identifies and resolves issues;
Relieves as Lead hand when required;
Relieves as acting manger when required.