Maintenance Supervisor Sewer

City of Saratoga Springs•Saratoga Springs, UT

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs entry-level professional work utilizing techniques that require understanding of involved practices, principles and/or theory for mastery of the ongoing operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems throughout the Saratoga Springs City properties. Will direct day-to-day operations as the front-line supervisor of Maintenance I, II, III, & IV – Sewer, Seasonal Maintenance – Sewer, and other temporary workers. This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hour emergencies related to the area of responsibility and for snowplowing. Works under the specific direction of the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities and the general direction of the Public Works Director. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent plus two (2) years equivalent of specialized training provided through professionally sponsored workshops, technical school, or vocational studies
A minimum of eight (8) years of previous experience in sewer and/or water systems maintenance, or related field, a minimum of two (2) years of previous experience as a crew lead or supervisor
Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
Backflow 101
Confined Space Training
CPR/First Aid Certification
Sewer collection 2
Vactor Truck operator/ Tanker endorsement
Backflow 2 (water)
Flagger certification
Work Zone safety certification
Trench safety / competent person
Sewer collection 3
Traffic control technician
Registered Stormwater Inspector
Equipment operator certification (Loader & Backhoe)
Right-of-Way Backhoe operator
Roller/10 wheel/loader/back hoe/other large equipment/vehicles (proficient skills)
Water 2 certification
Pesticide applicator certification
Knowledge of city standards and specifications (water and streets)
Knowledge of the MUTCD
LTAP Road Scholar
Detailed understanding of the principles and practices of Sewer systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs
Must have a thorough knowledge of work hazards, safety procedures, and public safety matters
Ability to direct and work with sewer employees, as well as work with other City staff
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others (i.e. coworkers, supervisors, developers, contractors, volunteers, and the general public)
Must have excellent communications skills (both written and oral) to direct employees, coordinate with other departments, answer public inquiries and enforce City facilities rules
Receive, deliver, and explain oral and written instructions
Communicate with others and assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Be approachable by the public, other City staff, elected officials, and appointed officials, must be able to communicate effectively with the public under potentially adverse circumstances and to work well with others
Writing ability to write correspondence, memos to employees, and schedules
Interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor
Must have ability to plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of others in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale
Assist in establishing effective working relationships including an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation
Develop, maintain, and manage a team to achieve goals, projects deadlines and objectives, scheduling and control
Exercise initiative and sound judgement and react resourcefully under varying stressful situations, but especially in emergency situations
Prioritize a complex set of work objectives, maintain several concurrent projects and responsibilities
Utilize computers and other electronic devices in accomplishing tasks, ability to maintain records and task lists, and monitor messages while doing other work throughout the day
Work in both an office environment as well as outside in the field
Review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems
Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather, as necessary
Use all tools and operate all equipment, properly and safely, as necessary to perform work of the position including the use of moderate to heavy equipment that is needed to perform maintenance duties
Concentrate on the completion of assigned tasks accurately, and accomplish the completion of duties in a timely manner
Take initiative and apply considerable ingenuity and practical knowledge to interpret and resolve new, unusual, or particularly troublesome situations
Read and interpret technical journals, manuals and other materials pertaining to facility maintenance, equipment, systems and repair
Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
Be flexible and available for emergency call-outs during off time
Be enthusiastic, driven, hard-working, and approachable by citizens, staff and council
Deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner

Nice To Haves

Ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Provides front-line supervision to temporary, seasonal, part-time and full-time maintenance workers - sewer while in training or on a project-by-project basis
Prioritizes and schedules work, and then monitors work progress and employee performance for accuracy and effectiveness
Direct and/or provide routine Maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
Direct and/or provide jetting of sewer lines.
Direct and/or provide inspections of manholes.
Direct and/or provide maintenance of sewer lift stations.
Coordinate work activities with other City departments, representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, citizens, and equipment and service suppliers.
Maintain excellent public relations by assuring that public/and internal inquiries are answered in a courteous manner and that complaints are responded to promptly. Where appropriate, refer inquiries to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety.
Directs and trains laborers in equipment usage
Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, utility trailers, bob tail dump truck, etc.
Makes recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director for the purchasing of all major equipment
As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
Direct and/or perform repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, tools, and assigned public facilities
Assists the Maintenance Supervisor – Streets with the snow plowing operations of the public works department including scheduling of all snow plowing shifts and clearing City streets and facilities
Participate with Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities in long-range planning and establishing priorities for facilities, maintenance, repairs, and improvements
Stay informed on changing products and technology and make recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
May assist with the preparation of the Public Works – Sewer budget
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

Several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation)
Dental insurance
Life and long-term disability insurances
EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family
Free Teledoc program for the whole family
Monetary incentives for wellness program participation
HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match
Option to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts)
Utah Public Retirement System (pension)
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually
40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually
11 holidays annually