Watershed Crew Supervisor I (OLIO-Distribution)

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA
•$44,369 - $59,232

About The Position

The Watershed Crew Supervisor I ensures professional stewardship of Atlanta’s drinking water, wastewater, and storm water systems while delivering excellent customer service. This experienced, skilled or technical-level position performs most typical assignments with limited guidance or review and supervises crew members carrying out water distribution system maintenance and other watershed management duties. Most work is completed independently, with guidance on overall mission, scheduling, and unusual priorities; some tasks are performed in coordination with managers, supervisors, and other team members. The supervisor oversees corrective and preventative maintenance, including repairs to water mains and service lines and installation of meters, valves, curb cocks, corporations, and hydrants. The role also transports crews to worksites, operates heavy equipment, maintains tools and equipment, oversees job-site safety, inspects completed work, submits work documentation, and provides customer service to the public. A valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License and a high school diploma or equivalent are required, along with four years of construction or maintenance experience in a wastewater collection system.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Four years of construction or maintenance experience in a wastewater collection system.
  • Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A.
  • Knowledge of concepts and methods related to watershed systems maintenance.
  • Knowledge of administrative and safety requirements for the assigned area.
  • Skill operating a backhoe, 312 and 322 Caterpillar equipment, a front-end loader, a jackhammer, an air compressor, and a crew truck.
  • Skill performing typical tasks associated with supervising construction maintenance activities.
  • Ability to train and manage skilled and semi-skilled employees performing technical maintenance.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Water Distribution Operator License.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise assigned crews in completing corrective and preventative maintenance activities for the water distribution system and other watershed management duties.
  • Ensure jobs are completed effectively and safely in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, and policy guidelines.
  • Train, instruct, and coach crew members in repair and maintenance work, including repairing broken mains and service lines and installing meters, valves, curb cocks, corporations, and hydrants.
  • Ensure daily job records and work orders are submitted, including documentation for SOM system updates.
  • Transport crew members to worksites and operate heavy equipment.
  • Implement traffic and pedestrian safety controls.
  • Maintain equipment and tools.
  • Inspect and assess completed work.
  • Provide input on crew members’ performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Answer public questions and provide information using diplomatic customer service.
  • Respond to phone calls and emails.
  • Adjust work methods to accommodate unforeseen site conditions.
  • Assist with hands-on training of staff and new hires.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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