Description

This is a highly responsible, supervisory position in the maintenance of city’s water production, storage and distribution facilities and operations.

Work involves the responsibility of supervising and participating in the maintenance and operation of the nitrate removal plant, water wells, chlorination operations, water storage tanks, water distribution system, SCADA system, meter reading, as well as wastewater collections and locating and marking city utilities. The position includes responsibility for planning, organizing and directing a variety of maintenance, repair and construction activities, ensuring the city is within limits and good standing with all state and federal guidelines. Most of the work must be accomplished through delegation to subordinates, by scheduling and assigning work orders to the water department work crews, which can be up to eight employees.

Work is to be performed with a high degree of independence, with supervision from the Public Works Director. Work is evaluated through inspection of work, conferences and reports for results obtained.

Requirements

Determines operating requirements in relation to approved programs and submits for department approval. Reviews work assignments, plans, organizes and prioritizes work; makes assignments to crew members; secures necessary supplies, tools and materials. Observes and enforces work safety precautions; gives on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with standard procedures and practices.

 
Supervises and participates in the repairing of pumps, piping systems, tanks, SCADA and other process control systems.

 
Must possess the necessary skills to process activity reports, accident, injury, equipment condition reports, and regulatory reports (TCEQ,TRWA,TWDB,EPA).

 
Drives and maintains city vehicles and other equipment.  Performs related work as required during regular and overtime hours, and must be available for emergency calls.