UTILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

UTILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

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UTILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - PUBLIC UTLITIES DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GALLATIN

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

The purpose of this position is to perform technical and administrative work directing, coordinating, supervising and participating in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater facilities and specialized equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Plans, schedules, and supervises the work of subordinate employees engaged in the repair and maintenance of water and wastewater treatment, distribution, collection, and storage facilities.

2. Responsible for the repair and maintenance of utility instrumentation and SCADA systems.

3. Supervises and inspects major repair, overhaul, and maintenance work performed on utility facilities by City personnel.

4. Responds to emergencies involving the sanitary sewer system.

5. Provides technical advice and assistance.

6. Determines the need and feasibility of major repairs on individual pieces of utility equipment.

7. Orders and secures needed parts and equipment, stores supplies, maintains inventory control.

8. Operates and maintains computerized preventative maintenance database and other records.

9. Prepares and reviews specifications for recommended purchases.

10. Prepares special reports as required.

11. Trains technical and service staff on proper maintenance and energy conservation.

12. May be required to work overtime and/or be on call; and be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.

13. Regular and predictable attendance.

14. Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in a construction/maintenance field, three (3) to five (5) years' recent work experience in the field of facility maintenance (preferably utility related) or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of utility mechanical and electrical maintenance and repair.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the characteristics and maintenance needs of a wide variety of utility instrumentation and mechanical equipment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions necessary for utility maintenance and repair operations.
• Skill in the use of equipment and tools of the trade.
• Ability to prepare plans and detailed reports.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of skilled, semiskilled or unskilled workers on a large scale over a wide area.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other departmental staff, contractors and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors and staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, manage, direct, and evaluate the work of subordinate employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with other employees, department heads and governmental officials.
• General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
• General knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
• Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
• Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position, including after hours and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

The City of Gallatin is a drug-free equal opportunity employer, with policies of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or political affiliation.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Code : 1552-2

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SEWER

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $27.64

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