Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor

City of Riverside•Riverside, CA

About The Position

The City of Riverside is accepting applications to fill one Wastewater Mechanical Supervisor vacancy in the Collections System Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list may be used to fill current or upcoming vacancies in this classification for up to six months. Under general direction, the supervisor oversees and participates in inspection, repair, maintenance, testing, and installation of mechanical equipment for the wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system, and performs related work as required. Depending on assignment, the position may oversee mechanical maintenance or warehouse and facility maintenance, or collections system maintenance. Duties include planning and coordinating work, preparing jobs and safety procedures, supervising and participating in equipment and system maintenance and repairs, maintaining records and inventories, supporting budget development, and training and evaluating staff. The position may also involve construction inspections, troubleshooting, operating mechanical equipment, and responding to emergency calls and complaints. The selection process begins with screening of the application package. Best-qualified candidates may be invited to written, performance, and/or oral assessments. Successful candidates are placed on an eligibility list. The City does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas; candidates generally must be authorized to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship, subject to the stated USMCA TN exception. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical or physical examination.

Requirements

  • High school graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
  • At least four years of experience in mechanical maintenance, including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
  • Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and computerized maintenance management system software.
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid California Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
  • For assignment to Mechanical Maintenance or Warehouse and Facility Maintenance: possession of a CWEA Grade II Mechanical Technologist Certification.
  • For assignment to Collections System Maintenance: possession of a CWEA Grade II Collections System Maintenance Certificate.
  • For assignment to Collections System Maintenance: possession of an appropriate, valid California Class B motor vehicle operator's license within 12 months from the date of hire.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without employment-based visa sponsorship, except that an eligible USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification may qualify for an exception.

Nice To Haves

  • Completion of supervisory and/or computer-related coursework is highly desirable.
  • For assignment to Mechanical Maintenance or Warehouse and Facility Maintenance: obtain a CWEA Grade III Mechanical Technologist Certification within 12 months from the date of hire.
  • For assignment to Collections System Maintenance: obtain a CWEA Grade III Collections System Maintenance Certificate within 12 months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, schedule, assign, supervise, and participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater mechanical equipment or collection-system infrastructure, depending on assignment.
  • Use a computerized maintenance management system to monitor and improve assigned personnel's productivity.
  • Review and screen work requests for completeness, accuracy, and necessity.
  • Prepare jobs by defining scope, step-by-step procedures, estimated labor hours, required skills and materials, and safety concerns and procedures.
  • Inspect work performed by personnel and crews and assist with inspections of existing and newly constructed sewer facilities.
  • Troubleshoot and repair defects in mechanical equipment, sewer collection systems, and lift and pump stations; diagnose equipment problems and determine solutions.
  • Operate a variety of mechanical equipment.
  • Maintain records of maintenance, repair, and inspection activities and prepare reports.
  • Order and maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and parts.
  • Provide input for budget development.
  • Participate in mechanical management or construction management activities, including equipment or construction inspections, reviewing design changes, and attending meetings, as assigned.
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate staff, and ensure personnel follow safety regulations.
  • Respond to emergency calls and investigate and resolve complaints related to treatment plant, sewer collection, and storm water system maintenance and repair.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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