Utility Operations Supervisor

City of Rowlett•Rowlett, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, supervises, coordinates and schedules the work of crews involved in all aspects of water and wastewater operations, maintenance and repair; performs related duties as assigned. Essential Job Functions Assigns, supervises and schedules crews in the repair and maintenance of utility water and wastewater systems; requests materials and equipment; assists work crews with difficult jobs; inspects work in progress and upon completion; responsible for administering department safety programs; responsible for enforcing City departmental rules and regulations; counsels, disciplines, and evaluates subordinates. Provides advice on work methods and procedures; reviews operating records; assists with preparation of departmental budget; assures that equipment is maintained and serviced; arranges for preventive maintenance and needed repairs; investigate and resolves customer complaints; assures needed materials are available to crews. Reviews maintenance records, inventory records, and work orders; logs and initiates purchase requisition; consults with Superintendent relating to delays, problems, etc. in utility operations. Performs other duties as assigned. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential function of this position, as is the ability to create and maintain professional, harmonious working relationships with others.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Seven years of experience in maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, lift stations, pretreatment/water quality, SCADA System
Two years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of construction principles
Knowledge of maintenance of water distribution and wastewater collection systems, lift stations, SCADA System
Experience in assigning and supervising the work of others
Experience in preparing records and reports
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively and courteously with other City employees and the public
Ability to train, supervise and evaluate all staff
Valid Class “A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Ability to maintain City driving standards in accordance with the driver standards as established by the City of Rowlett
Must report all traffic citations to his/her departmental Director or his/her designee pursuant to City policy
Must have Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain within 30 days of being hired
Must reside within a 30-minute response time from Public Works Building; employee will have (6) six months from employment date in which to relocate
Minimum Class II Wastewater Collection Operator License
Minimum Class C Water Distribution Operator License
Ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater Collection Operator License and Class B Water Distribution Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 24 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain a Class III Wastewater Collection Operator License and Class B Water Distribution Operator License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) within 24 months of hire

Responsibilities

Assigns, supervises and schedules crews in the repair and maintenance of utility water and wastewater systems
Requests materials and equipment
Assists work crews with difficult jobs
Inspects work in progress and upon completion
Administers department safety programs
Enforces City departmental rules and regulations
Counsels, disciplines, and evaluates subordinates
Provides advice on work methods and procedures
Reviews operating records
Assists with preparation of departmental budget
Assures that equipment is maintained and serviced
Arranges for preventive maintenance and needed repairs
Investigates and resolves customer complaints
Assures needed materials are available to crews
Reviews maintenance records, inventory records, and work orders
Logs and initiates purchase requisition
Consults with Superintendent relating to delays, problems, etc. in utility operations