Supervisor - Water/Wastewater

City Of Keller • Keller, TX

4h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Public Works and/or Designee, performs assigned duties necessary to assist with the management of the daily operations of the Water/Wastewater division by overseeing the execution and management of water and wastewater programs to include, but are not limited to: installation, maintenance, construction, and repair and/or modification of water and wastewater pipelines, mains, meters, hydrants, and manholes.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• At least five (5) of work experience in Public Works field operations; specifically water and wastewater maintenance or a related field.
• Two (2) years experience supervising multiple employees.
• Class "C" Water Distribution and/or Class II Wastewater Collection certificates from TCEQ is required.
• Ability to read letters, emails, memos, contracts, professional and industry literature, spreadsheets, and other job related analysis.
• Ability to write letters, memos, and emails.
• Ability to understand and develop reports/data for cost analysis and compose financial and budgetary reports.
• Ability to exercise substantial independent judgment and decision-making.
• Ability to monitor and assess operations, workload, projects, and staff performance.
• Ability to train assigned personnel in the safe and efficient operation of equipment, to include: excavator, wheel loader, backhoe, hydro-excavator, sewer cleaning equipment, compaction equipment, and other related equipment typically used in water and wastewater system maintenance.
• Ability to multi-task, evaluate, analyze, and execute with widely varied tasks involving many complex and significant variables.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and digital filing and work order systems.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze data, and present findings to staff and management in an acceptable format.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with City employees, other Federal, State, and local governmental representatives, contractors, consultants, vendors, media, and the general public.
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Ability to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Ability to read maps and schematics.
• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials and practices with particular emphasis on underground utility construction and repair.
• Must be able to work "on-call" hours.
• Must be able to work outside normal business hours.
• Must possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver's License.
• Must pass all post offer pre-employment process and/or procedures, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, and applicable background checks.

Nice To Haves

• A valid State Class A CDL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the execution and management of water and wastewater projects, to include, but are not limited to: installation, maintenance, construction, and repair and/or modification of water and wastewater pipelines, mains, meters, hydrants, and manholes. Responsible for the distribution, supervision, and inspection of projects and tasks.
• Assisting with the proper preparation, tracking, and administration of the annual budget. Assist with forecasting expenditures necessary and required to complete division projects, procurement of goods and services, and personnel related costs. Obtain cost estimates from contractors, vendors, etc. Create and maintain necessary records, reports, work orders, and other information in various formats. Responsible for customer response and outreach.
• Ensuring the proper selection, retention, and training of personnel. Supervises/trains personnel; conducts performance evaluations and disciplinary processes and procedures within established organizational and departmental guidelines, policies, and/or directives. Responsible for safety training and implementation.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED