Water Distribution Supervisor

City of Troy•Troy, MO

About The Position

This position is responsible for scheduling, maintenance, and construction activities in the Public Works Department, while also working in the field as a member of the crew. The Water Distribution Supervisor may be requested to fulfill some responsibilities of the Director of Public Works in the Director’s absence. The role supervises departmental personnel and Public Works crews, coordinates work assignments, provides on-site guidance, and ensures job sites have proper signage and crews follow safety procedures. It also includes administrative duties such as maintaining inventories, purchasing supplies in accordance with City policies, preparing reports and paperwork, advising the Director of project progress, and assisting with project work and bid specifications. The position operates dump trucks and other large equipment, transports materials, and installs and maintains the potable water system. The Supervisor assesses whether distribution components should be repaired or replaced and ensures they operate properly. The role may also support snow and ice removal, training, other City departments, and other departmental activities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of progressive responsibility in water construction and maintenance experience is strongly recommended.
At least three years of supervisory experience is recommended.
A valid Missouri CDL Class B with airbrakes and tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain it.
Ability to obtain a Missouri DS3 license.
Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to complete confined space training, competent person training/certification, vactor truck training, CCTV equipment training, and backhoe training.
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, project management, City purchasing policies, and inventory management.
Knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance, repair, and use; minor mechanical repairs; water and wastewater system installation, maintenance, and repair; chemical storage and use; city street layouts; basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and concrete techniques; grounds, building, and equipment maintenance; basic civil engineering; applicable materials and equipment; federal and state statutes relevant to the department; basic mathematics; municipal government operations; and City and Department policies and procedures.
Ability to apply supervisory techniques, manage a departmental budget, develop bid specifications, and use a personal computer, MS Office software, the internet, and departmental programs.
Ability to manage personnel, equipment, and supplies effectively; operate heavy equipment, including a single-axle dump truck and skid loader; assess repair or maintenance issues and determine effective solutions; and use common sense and attention to detail.
Ability to complete detailed work accurately, meet deadlines, prioritize workflow, work as a team member and autonomously when needed, manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and maintain professional conduct and composure.

Nice To Haves

Some college or vocational training in civil engineering or a related field is encouraged.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise departmental personnel and assist with the daily supervision of employees.
Establish scheduling practices and assign appropriate tasks.
Provide on-site supervision of Public Works crews and answer field questions from crews and the public.
Ensure proper work-zone signage is in place at job sites.
Ensure Public Works crews use appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
Assist with directing snow and ice removal operations.
Perform administrative duties related to departmental functions.
Maintain adequate inventories of supplies and equipment as directed.
Purchase supplies in accordance with City policies and procedures.
Advise the Director of Public Works about project progress and assigned jobs.
Assist and work with the Director of Public Works on departmental projects.
Assist with developing bid specifications for equipment and projects as directed.
Complete required reports and paperwork.
Operate dump trucks and other large equipment and transport materials to and from work sites.
Operate other equipment as required.
Install and maintain the potable water system.
Remove and replace distribution components as needed; determine whether components can be repaired or must be replaced; and ensure they operate properly.
Attend training and other professional development as needed or required.
Perform similar duties for other City departments as assigned and other duties as directed.