Water Systems Maintenance Crew Supervisor

Position Title:
Water Systems Maintenance Crew Supervisor
Job Posting Closing Date:
12/25
Provo City is looking for a Water Systems Maintenance Crew Supervisor to provide skilled supervisory and technical work with responsibility for the construction, operation, and upkeep of Provo City's water distributions system. Civic-minded individuals interested in supporting the numerous services provided to the residents of Provo City are strongly encouraged to apply.
Provo City offers competitive pay; paid leaves, including vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, and parental leaves; generous employer-paid health insurance; retirement and pension plans; free use of the Provo Recreation Center, Peaks Ice Arena, and City Library; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the local market among many other great benefits.
Job Details
Application Review Process: Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted. Position may close prior to the posted date if sufficient, qualified applicants to proceed with a competitive selection process are received. Applicants must meet the minimum requirements listed below to be eligible for consideration.
Pay Rate: (G29) $27.65 - $38.12 per hour (depending on qualifications)
Essential Duties:

• Plan, supervise, and participate in the daily activities of Water Systems Maintenance operators.
• Assist with new water infrastructure design and replacement of old water utilities.
• Oversee excavating and refilling of ground for Water Systems projects.
• Supervise cutting of blacktop and breaking up of pavement prior to excavation.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and repair of water mains, service lines, valves, fire hydrants, fountains, sprinklers, and water meters.
• Oversee rebuilding, testing, calibrating, and changing out of meters.
• Supervise and direct service taps and water line taps on all sizes of pipes.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Oversee thawing of frozen pipes.
• Oversee all activities associated with the repair of leaky pipes.
• Investigate suspected high or low pressure problems in the system.
• Supervise, plan, and coordinate the work of assigned Water Systems Maintenance personnel according to work orders and other priorities.
• Ensure that work of crew is completed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with established procedures; oversee daily activities of assigned staff to ensure that safety regulations are strictly followed.
• Train assigned staff in applicable work policies, principles, and procedures.
• Monitor employee productivity and work processes to identify training needs and inefficient practices.
• Recommend and implement improvement changes to work processes.
• Inspect and supervise maintenance of equipment and tools.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve personnel issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals and enact discipline and rewards as needed.
• Assist with staffing decisions within the section including hiring and firing.
• Assist section manager in preparing a timely and accurate budget for assigned area.
• Order parts and supplies.
• Maintain and review a variety of work records, reports, documentation, and work specifications.
• Ensure assigned personnel are trained in all aspects of their assignments and jobs.
• Perform all work of Water Systems Maintenance operators as needed.
• Develop and provide training to assigned personnel as needed.
• Review work of direct reports and serve as a technical resource on complex issues.
• May act as the section manager in his/her absence.
• Attend and may lead staff meetings and perform other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Six years of professional water operator experience.
• Additional education may be substituted for experience as allowed by the State of Utah to qualify for unrestricted water operator certification.
• A valid, lawful Class A Commercial Driver License.
• UT Water Distribution-Unrestricted Operator Grade II.
• UT Water Distribution Grade IV Operator preferred.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to appointment, applicant will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.
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Full Time/Part Time:
Full time
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40