Water Utility Supervisor

City of Aurora

70d • $39 - $49

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in installation, construction, maintenance & repair activities associated with water, wastewater, or stormwater infrastructure.
• 1 year of supervisory or leadwork experience.
• Thorough knowledge of hazards, practices, procedures, equipment and tool operation, systems and processes common to water operations and common safety practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprints, grade and elevation surveying.
• Technical knowledge of the water utility systems.
• Knowledge of excavation and trenching, traffic control and confined space entry.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and supervisory skills.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools and equipment operation.
• Skilled in training and monitoring of assigned personnel.
• Skilled to recognize hazards, find resolution, specifications and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand complex instructions, specifications and situations relative to job assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and citizens.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Effective use of computers, electronic devices and programs.
• Ability to direct, train and effectively lead a diverse workforce.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate daily work activities.
• Ability to problem solve with resolution on work sites.

Nice To Haves

• Colorado Water Distribution 3 and Wastewater Collection 1, OR Colorado Wastewater Collection 3 and Water Distribution 1.

Responsibilities

• Plans, supervises, monitors and coordinates work of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers related to water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater operations and maintenance activities.
• Plans, assigns, monitors, and reviews work activities and work crews.
• Coordinates daily work activities.
• Resolves problems and conflicts that arise during the course of work.
• Prepares reports and investigates accidents.
• Maintains records and makes recommendations concerning materials, manpower and equipment.
• Troubleshoots and identifies water system concerns.
• Maintains, trains personnel and enforces safety regulations and procedures.
• Coordinates preventative maintenance programs.
• Responds to citizen concerns.
• Supervises assigned employees.
• Provides, prepares and maintains maintenance records and reports on work activities and equipment.
• Monitors and coordinates work with internal and external customers.
• Makes recommendations regarding hiring, training, evaluating and discipline of assigned employees.
• Responds to water, wastewater, stormwater emergencies.
• Performs snow removal activities.
• Performs stand-by duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package.
• Rich benefits package with low employee costs.
• Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves).
• Retirement pension plan.
• Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community.
• Growing city and employee population.
• Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
• On-site fitness center and wellness programs.
• Remote work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees