This position leads field crews responsible for the repair and maintenance of the City’s potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater collection systems.

Examples of Duties

MAJOR DUTIES

Leads crew and/or participates in repairs to the City’s potable water and reclaimed water systems.
Leads crew and/or participates in repairs to the City’s wastewater collection system.
Provides guidance, instruction, and educates new employees on established policies and procedures; enforces policies and procedures.
Implements and monitors work.
Leads crew and/or participates in the replacement of water mains, service lines, fire hydrants, meters, valves, and other system components.
Assists Underground Utilities Supervisor in identifying materials, equipment, PPE and labor needed to complete projects.
Assists with creating job site layout and directing staging of materials.
Ensures job site safety, proper MOT and enforces safe practices by employees.
Keeps daily logs and utilizes See Click Fix for maintaining work orders.
Assists Underground Utilities Supervisor with inventory management, vehicle and equipment maintenance, damage reporting and other specialized projects.
Trains employees on using tools, equipment, and applying the principles of utility system management.
Performs heavy manual labor such as: digging, lifting, hauling, etc.
Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school/GED, or vocational school.
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated at the time of employment.
Five (5) years of relevant experience in the maintenance of potable water, reclaimed water and wastewater collection systems.
Intermediate MOT/TTC Certified through the Florida Department of Transportation.
Possession of a Class I Distribution Systems Operator License issued through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Possession of a Class A Wastewater Collection Technician certificate from the Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association.
Possession of confined space entry training certificate.
Previous lead worker or supervisory experience preferred.
Equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of underground water, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection system maintenance and repair practices.
Knowledge of meter functions.
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
Knowledge of the streets and geography of the city.
Knowledge of work safety principles and practices.
Knowledge of the hazards of assigned work and the proper safety precautions to be taken.
Skill in the safe, proper use, and lawful operations of a variety of job-related tools and equipment.
Skill in interpersonal relations.
Skill in implementing and monitoring work.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to apply appropriate judgment and work with diverse group of employees.
Ability to keep accurate records and work orders.
Ability to lead, train, and monitor employees.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Underground Utilities Supervisor and/or Superintendent assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include City ordinances and City and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related maintenance duties. Inclement weather and field conditions contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to supervise field crews responsible for the maintenance and repair of City-owned underground infrastructure. Successful performance contributes to well-maintained portable water, reclaimed water, and wastewater collection systems.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with co-workers, other City employees, vendors, customers, contractors, and the general public.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light, medium, and heavy objects, pushes, pulls, climbs ladders, talks, hears, sees, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and utilizes the sense of smell.
The work is performed in a warehouse and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of personal protective equipment, such as, masks, googles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over job site specific personnel.

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