Description
Position Summary: Supervises, assigns, and schedules the work of field maintenance crews involved in the maintenance, construction, and repair of sewer/recycled water system facilities; provides technical staff assistance. Direction is provided by assigned management. Position exercises direct and indirect supervision of field maintenance personnel.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; supervise, assign, schedule, and inspect maintenance and repair work; act as bi-weekly on-call supervisor for standby.
Inspect repair work during its performance and upon its completion.
Plan check sewer, drainage, and recycled water.
Arrange for and scheduled appropriate equipment and materials necessary for maintenance and projects
Identify safety and repair needs and recommend corrective action.
Purchase necessary, authorized materials and recommend major capital purchases.
Respond to citizen inquiries and complaints.
Maintain daily records of equipment, personnel and materials used for each maintenance project.
Prepare departmental reports, complaint forms, etc.
Track and oversee budget for assigned area; participate in budget preparation.
Operate equipment and perform the most difficult and complex maintenance tasks as necessary; schedule and implement work for other departments.
Supervise, train, assign, counsel and evaluate subordinate personnel.
Schedule and assign work to contract labor work force.
Assist engineering in design and specifications for contracts.
Perform related duties as required.
The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered exempt.
Requirements
Qualifications:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by specialized training in the field of public works maintenance and supervision.
GIS and PACP Certification desirable.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver’s License is required. Possession of a Class A California Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement is highly desirable.
A Grade III or higher Sewer Collection Systems Certificate (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire.)
Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public works construction and maintenance work, including at least one year supervisory experience.
Proven knowledge of materials, methods, equipment, and tools used in streets, public works maintenance, and those used in the maintenance, construction, and repair of sewer/recycled water systems facilities, including pumps and force mains; methods of estimating time, cost, and equipment necessary to perform assigned work; safe and efficient work practices; purchasing procedures, forms and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluation; operation of a variety of maintenance and construction equipment.
Proven ability supervise, assign, and schedule the work of street and public works maintenance personnel; maintain accurate and up-to-date records; read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and construction drawings; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; understand and carry out oral and written instruction; inspect work in progress and upon completion; identify areas needing improvement; operate a variety of street maintenance equipment safely and efficiently; work effectively with others; respond courteously and tactfully to public inquiries and complaints; supervise, train, evaluate and schedule subordinate personnel.
Develop and recommend policies and procedures related to assigned operations; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; develop and monitor assigned budget program/project budgets; and carry out goals and objectives. Ability to work independently under pressure; proactive thinker/self-starter; ability to identify methods to maximize service effectiveness and efficiency.
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision; ability to work in a team environment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; ability to work with all levels of employees and management, and willingness to give assistance to co-workers.
Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Possess excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written; ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
Intermediate to advanced skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and PowerPoint; proficiency in common office equipment, i.e. printer, scanner, copier and fax machine.
Ability to work extended hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
Qualifications Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
Environment:
Work is performed both in indoor and in outdoor field environment; may work alone; incumbents may be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, chemicals, mechanical and electrical hazards, in all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; may be required to respond to emergency calls after hours, including evenings and weekends and/or work unusual and prolonged work schedules or work multiple shifts during emergencies, seasonally-caused circumstances, or special projects.
Physical:
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and occasionally in a field environment; to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (100 pounds with assistance and up to 50 pounds alone); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information; and to respond to emergencies and call-outs.
