WATER SUPERINTENDENT

CITY OF FAIRBURN•Fairburn, GA

1d•$85,191 - $89,450•Hybrid

About The Position

The City of Fairburn is seeking a Water Superintendent that is an experienced, professional with extensive experience in utilities water, sewer and storm water field. Supervisory experience preferred. Local or county government experience is preferred. This position reports to the Utility Manager - Water. The Water Superintendent is responsible for scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of the water, sewer, stormwater division personnel and ensures the maintenance of the City’s distribution and collection systems. Reports to the Utility Manager- Water.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Five (5) years of related experience
Valid State of Georgia driver’s license
State of Georgia Water Distribution License
State of Georgia Wastewater Collection System License
Acceptable general background check to include a local and state criminal history check, and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing.
Pre-employment medical evaluation and satisfactory results from a pre-employment alcohol and controlled substance testing in accordance DOT federal regulations.
Knowledge of the extents and limits of the water distribution and sewer collection systems.
Knowledge of the inter-connected nature of the water and sewer systems with wholesale service providers.
Knowledge of water & sewer line construction, maintenance, & repair procedures.
Knowledge of City and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of equipment.
Ability to read water & sewer construction plans.
Ability to interact effectively with contractors and builders.
Ability to understand, follow and give oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals.
Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to provide and superior personnel providing customer service to the citizens and customers of the City of Fairburn.
Skill to operate a personal computer and Microsoft Office software.
Skill to perform routine arithmetic calculations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in supervision, prioritizing and organizing work.
Skill in the use of hand and power tools.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred.
Local or county government experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains and updates a map of all valve locations.
Ensures inventory of department equipment and tools is conducted and properly maintained.
Ensures all pumping stations are maintained in proper operating condition.
Supervises and enforces safe work practices within the department.
Facilitates training of water department personnel.
Reviews and writes vehicle and equipment specifications.
Be available on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week when not on leave.
Ensures supplies and materials for the water and sewer department are ordered.
Coordinates department work with other City departments as necessary.
Ensures monthly EPD City water samples are collected from 30 sites for delivery to the City of Atlanta or other entities when required.
Ensures the collection of water lead & cooper samples from 10 sites are provided to EPD.
Ensures the annual collection of storm water samples are provided to the Atlanta Regional Commission.
Ensures the inspection of all newly-installed water and sewer lines.
Ensures department personnel’s compliance with City personnel policy.
Performs other related duties as assigned.