Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Senior

City of Richmond•1801 Commerce Road, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Senior to provide leadership to a crew of approximately 6-8 maintenance employees. The incumbent will be responsible for supervising designated staff within the DPU Storm Water Utility Division. Work will include: making onsite assessments of citizens request, using the computer applications to enter information from assessment, send and receive emails and approving leave application / timecards using internal computer applications. This position is responsible for training employees how to efficiency & safely operator heavy equipment (ex. backhoe, track hoe, ditchmaster, gradall, grader, Vactor Truck, & Sweeper. This position will be directing workflow and developing schedules; maintaining records; participating in long-range planning; making decisions about equipment, materials, and supply usage; managing inventory; and coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other service providers. Duties include but are not limited to Supervising Crew Chiefs, Equipment Operators and Pipeline Technicians that maintain and Maintenance Workers Completing safety inspections of jobsite, vehicles, buildings, and storm water infrastructure Assist Floodwall personnel as a supervisor with Gate Closure and perform (paid) On-Call duty for rain event & other emergencies / urgent request afterhours Create work orders for crew to complete from onsite assessment of assigned citizen’s request Completing performance evaluation of crew members Train crew members who operate heavy equipment, drive commercial vehicles and masons that builds structures using stone, brick or concrete Performing maintenance task as needed to support the crew during training and document training Coach, develop, evaluate and lead crew members

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Four years of experience in the assigned area
A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
Knowledge of Generators
Knowledge of Mechanics
Knowledge of Local codes for assigned trade
Knowledge of Supervising practices
Knowledge of Maintenance procedures and practices
Knowledge of Maintenance equipment and tools
Knowledge of "Miss Utility" laws and rules
Knowledge of Safety rules and regulations; OSHA laws and rules
Knowledge of City of Richmond rules and standards
Knowledge of Traffic control
Knowledge of Service repairs
Knowledge of Fire alarms and sprinkler systems
Knowledge of Grading leaks
Knowledge of Natural gas systems, if area of focus
Knowledge of Natural gas service installation, if area of focus
Knowledge of American Water Works Association (AWWA) industry standards, if area of focus
Knowledge of Water Treatment and distribution systems, if area of focus
Knowledge of Valves, hydrants, blow offs, meters, bypasses, and services, if area of focus
Knowledge of Computer programs such Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of Electronic databases and related software applications or systems
Knowledge of Completing forms
Skills in Effective oral/written communication
Skills in Customer service
Skills in Report writing
Skills in Reading comprehension
Skills in Drafting/drawing
Skills in Recordkeeping
Skills in Leadership
Skills in Asset Management
Skills in Training
Ability to Operate equipment and tools related to assignment
Ability to Establish goals and objectives
Ability to Problem-solve
Ability to Organize and coordinate

Nice To Haves

A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License
A certification in a skilled trade

Responsibilities

Supervising designated staff within the DPU Storm Water Utility Division.
Making onsite assessments of citizens request.
Using computer applications to enter information from assessment, send and receive emails, and approve leave applications/timecards.
Training employees on the efficient and safe operation of heavy equipment.
Directing workflow and developing schedules.
Maintaining records.
Participating in long-range planning.
Making decisions about equipment, materials, and supply usage.
Managing inventory.
Coordinating with contractors, vendors, and other service providers.
Supervising Crew Chiefs, Equipment Operators and Pipeline Technicians.
Completing safety inspections of jobsite, vehicles, buildings, and storm water infrastructure.
Assisting Floodwall personnel as a supervisor with Gate Closure.
Performing (paid) On-Call duty for rain events and other emergencies/urgent requests afterhours.
Creating work orders for crew to complete from onsite assessment of assigned citizen’s request.
Completing performance evaluations of crew members.
Training crew members who operate heavy equipment, drive commercial vehicles, and masons.
Performing maintenance tasks as needed to support the crew during training and documenting training.
Coaching, developing, evaluating, and leading crew members.