Water Maintenance Supervisor I - EXAM
About The Position
Under direction, is responsible for supervising and participating in the installation and maintenance of water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants; performs related duties as required. This role involves supervising employees engaged in water maintenance field work, including performance appraisals and disciplinary recommendations. The position also requires hands-on participation in all phases of water maintenance, from selecting pipe types and sizes to operating valves and identifying leaks. Responsibilities include training employees on safety and operating procedures, communicating with the public, preparing work logs, overseeing digging operations to ensure utility line integrity, and participating in the restoration of areas affected by repairs. Additionally, the role involves entering job-related data into a computerized maintenance management system.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of experience as a Water Maintenance Worker with the City of Columbus or comparable experience
- Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license with an air brake endorsement
Responsibilities
- Supervises employees engaged in the installation, repair, and maintenance of water distribution lines, valves, and hydrants, to include performance appraisals, and initiating disciplinary recommendations
- Participates in all phases of water maintenance field work
- Selects type, size of pipe, and related materials according to construction objectives
- Drives commercial vehicles to transport materials and workers to worksite, loading materials on truck as needed
- Leads inspections of vehicles, equipment and tools
- Reads water atlases to locate water lines, mainline/meter boxes, and valves
- Operates valves to start or interrupt water service
- Identifies leaks and/or damage locations
- Locates curb boxes using metal detectors and meters
- Trains and ensures employees follow proper work and safety procedures, equipment usage, and operating procedures
- Communicates work procedures to the general public
- Notifies customers of water shut-off repairs
- Prepares work logs, accident reports, and valve logs
- Oversees the backhoe operator while digging to ensure utility line integrity
- Oversees and participates in the restoration or replacement of areas removed during water line, valve, and hydrant repair/installation such as concrete sidewalks, brick walls, asphalt and concrete pavement, manholes, fences, trees, or other landscaping
- Enters job-related data into the computerized maintenance management system, such as time accounting, type of repair, and materials used
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
