Utility District Maintenance Supervisor

sjgov•Stockton, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

San Joaquin County Public Works - Utility Districts is recruiting to fill one full-time Utility District Maintenance Supervisor vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Additional 4% increase effective July 2027. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and a background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and successfully completed the background process. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Possession of 1) a valid Grade T1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health; and 2) a valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board; and 3) EITHER a valid Grade D2 Water Distributions Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health OR a valid Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certificate issued by the State of California Water Environment Association (CWEA).
If newly hired incumbents do not: 1) hold valid certifications in both Grade T1 Water Treatment Plant Operator and Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification, and 2) have obtained the required higher levels of Grade D2 Water Distributions Operator OR Grade 2 Collection System Maintenance Technologist certifications, they shall have one (1) year from the date the first state examination is offered to obtain the required certifications. Failure to successfully pass exams and obtain the required certifications may result in release from the position.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Principles and practices of supervision and training
Laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to water/wastewater operations and treatment
The chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water and wastewater
Machinery, equipment, materials and operating practices of modern sewage treatment facilities
Standard practices, tools, and materials used in maintenance of sewage treatment plants, sewer systems, water systems and storm drainage systems
Basic arithmetic and conversions
Sample collection and laboratory testing procedures
Safe working practices and principles
Supervise and train staff
Operate and maintain water and wastewater treatment facilities
Inspect mechanical equipment, detect flaws and defects in operation and repair equipment
Operate tools and equipment
Operate computers and related software
Prepare reports and maintain operation records
Understand and give oral and written instructions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Sustain physical exertion and coordination in adverse conditions

Responsibilities

Assigns and supervises work crews; coordinates maintenance and operations assignments; ensures that necessary equipment and supplies are on job sites.
Assigns, reviews and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; trains and orients staff; may assign Utility District Maintenance Workers to train new employees on specific tasks or routines.
Operates, maintains and repairs water, sewer and storm drainage systems; troubleshoots, adjusts and repairs mechanical and electrical equipment.
Collects samples of wastewater, sludge, well water and other materials; tests samples or prepares samples for testing.
Operates sewer cleaning equipment, motor vehicles and other equipment; repairs sewer, water and storm drainage systems.
Reads and logs gauges, meters, charts and other instruments; maintains records; prepares correspondence and reports.
Performs weed and plot control work.