Job Description

This position is responsible for supervising the construction, repair and maintenance of the city?s water distribution and/or wastewater collection system.


Supervises water or wastewater construction and maintenance personnel in the performance of installations, preventative and emergency maintenance duties. Supervises and participates in the repair of broken water or sewer mains. Supervises and participates in the location and repair of water leaks. Supervises and participates in the installation of water meters. Supervises and participates in the installation and repair of fire hydrants. Ensures compliance with safety procedures. Inspects vehicles and equipment to ensure safety and functionality; coordinates the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Completes required reports. Maintains equipment and supply inventory. Processes work orders. Responds to after-hours emergencies. Performs related duties. Employee must have the visual ability to observe and detect dangerous obstacles, other vehicles or equipment, and pedestrians. The employee may be exposed to noise, machinery with moving parts, dust, dirt, grease and irritating chemicals; therefore, the use of provided protective devices such as hard hat, safety glasses, safety-toe boots, hearing protection, gloves, safety vest, etc., is required. The work is typically performed while mostly bending, crouching, stooping, standing and walking. The work involves frequent pushing, pulling, manipulating, and/or lifting or carrying loads or objects of up to 50 pounds routinely and up to 75 pounds unassisted. Climbing steep slopes and ladders, and using tools or equipment that requires a high degree of dexterity. The work will be performed in all forms of weather that may be very hot, cold, extreme or inclement. * Work may be performed in the presence of citizens and have traffic which may contribute to the complexity of the position.