Water Utility Supervisor - Pumping

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Aurora Water plans, designs, operates, and maintains the City’s drinking water, sanitary sewer, and storm drainage systems. Its infrastructure includes potable and reclaimed water treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, water storage tanks, and a source-of-supply system. The department’s mission is to provide safe, dependable, and sustainable water, sewer, and stormwater services. The Water Utility Supervisor plans, supervises, monitors, and coordinates the work of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees engaged in operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and infrastructure associated with pump and lift stations, water storage tanks, wet wells, and forebays in the distribution and collection systems. The position is essential personnel during a City-declared emergency or disaster. The role works indoors and outdoors in all weather, and may involve occasional confined-space work and proximity to electrical equipment, raw sewage, overhead cranes, and rotating equipment. The incumbent may be required to use personal equipment, such as a vehicle, computer, tablet, cell phone, or tools, for work.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair activities associated with pump and lift station infrastructure.
One year of supervisory or lead work experience.
Colorado Class 3 Collection System Operator and Class 1 Distribution System Operator certifications, or Colorado Class 3 Distribution System Operator and Class 1 Collection System Operator certifications.
Driver’s license and a good driving history.
Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment, and tool operation related to pump and lift station operation, maintenance, and repair.
Thorough knowledge of pump and lift station operations, including pump start/stop sequences, transfer-switch manual procedures, wet-well level controls, hand versus automatic operation, lead-lag pump sequencing, and electrical and mechanical equipment reset procedures.
Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade elevation, and GIS mapping.
Knowledge of crane safety and operation; distribution and collection systems as they relate to pump and lift stations and tanks; and confined-space entry protocols and procedures.
Strong interpersonal, analytical, and supervisory skills.
Skill in safe use of hand tools, power tools, and equipment; training and monitoring personnel; recognizing hazards and finding resolutions; and applying specifications and attention to detail.
Ability to handle sensitive situations tactfully and diplomatically; understand complex instructions, specifications, and job situations; and establish effective relationships with employees, management, and citizens.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; understand oral and written instructions; use computers, electronic devices, and programs effectively; direct, train, and lead a diverse workforce; prioritize, organize, and coordinate daily work; and resolve problems at work sites.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent lifting, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, standing, stooping or crouching, and climbing; medium lifting up to 50 pounds and infrequent heavy lifting up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all-weather conditions and in environments involving noise, dust, chemicals, insects, wildlife, confined spaces, electrical equipment, raw sewage, overhead cranes, and rotating equipment.
May be required to work as essential personnel when the City declares an emergency or disaster.

Responsibilities

Plan, assign, monitor, and review work activities and work crews.
Coordinate daily work activities and resolve problems and conflicts that arise during work.
Prepare reports and investigate accidents.
Maintain records and make recommendations concerning materials, manpower, and equipment.
Troubleshoot and identify pump and lift station system concerns.
Train personnel and implement and enforce safety regulations and procedures.
Coordinate predictive and preventative maintenance and repair programs using Infor and Intelex computer programs.
Research and expedite parts and materials.
Conduct compliance inspections and maintain records for SPCC, AST, and periodic and comprehensive potable water tank inspections for the State of Colorado.
Respond to citizen concerns.
Ensure work in progress conforms to standards.
Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment.
Monitor and coordinate work with internal and external customers.
Make recommendations regarding hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining assigned employees.
Respond to pump and lift station emergencies.
Perform snow removal activities.
Perform other related duties as assigned.