Job Description

Job Posting





The following position is available with the City of Lafayette Water Works Plant. If you are


interested in being considered for this position, applications are ONLY available on-line at


https://work4lafayette.com





The application is open until filled


Available with the Water Works Plant:




POSITION:


Assistant Superintendent




LOCATION:


Water Works


1020 Canal Rd


Lafayette, IN 47904




HOURS:


8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m., M-F




SALARY:


$3,223.35 - $3,716.28 bi-weekly




DESCRIPTION:


Incumbent assists the Water Works Superintendent with providing organization, motivation, planning, direction,


coordinating and supervising daily operations to provide the public with safe water and services needed.


Incumbent reports to the Superintendent.




DUTIES:


Maintain valid CDL Class B Indiana Driver's License. Maintain Water Works Operator and Backflow/Cross


Connection Control certification. Supervises the Chief of Customer Service & Distribution, the Chief of


Operations and Maintenance, Inventory/Cost Accounting Manager and Backflow/Cross Connection Inspector.


Conduct meetings with contractors concerning work in progress and with salesmen offering product options.


Attend City Government meetings. Review daily reports from laboratory, wells and pumping operation. Make


inspection on construction projects in progress and communicates with Public Works Inspectors.


Communicates effectively with the Engineering office on distribution affairs. Review maps and blueprints for


work in progress of water works improvements. Remains current through continuing education programs for


water treatment industry. Working knowledge of IDEM regulations. Enters underground vaults and confined


spaces. Provide support for operation of Water Works in the Superintendent's absence. Assist in any water


works area as required. Work on public relations type functions to include phone calls, news releases and


communication with contractors.




REQUIREMENTS:


Bachelor's degree in engineering, civil engineering, experience in Utility management position for a (5) five-

year period (water, preferred). Must obtain a Backflow Prevention/Cross Connection Control and DSL and/or


WT2. Must obtain a Class B CDL within 9 months of hire and maintain a safe driving record.













The City of Lafayette is an Equal Opportunity Employer