Utility Crew Supervisor

REF #:  2024044

Department: Public Works Department

Application: Civilian Application

Salary: $17.42 hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Plans and assigns work providing assistance with non-routine matters; handles and verifies work orders.  Supervises Crewmembers and evaluates work performance; trains employees. Work requires application of a variety of procedures and guidelines and the adaptation of standard methods to differing conditions. Drives to location and checks reported problems. Repairs, replaces and maintains water/sewers lines, service, etc. Installs valves for water/sewer taps. Reads utility plats, flushes main lines, and inspects manholes and main line valves as necessary in order to determine cause of reported problem. Identifies type of problem and action required, i.e. sewer backup, main line break, etc. Responds to customer complaints and makes service calls; checks water leaks and sewer backups; repairs tap line and meter leaks; replaces meters; flushes lines; starts jobs for major leaks; locates sewer line problems; etc. Assists with routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs; schedules and coordinates repairs with in-house personnel and sub-contractors. Performs daily checks on lift stations and water wells. Turns service on or off; pulls and reinstalls meters; re-reads meters as directed. Communicates results of inspection to customer; advises of action to be taken. Reads meters as required. Changes and installs chlorine cylinders.  Repairs and maintains chlorinators. Member of chlorine response team. Installs, repairs and maintains electrical apparatus. Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of equipment. Correctly completes daily reports; compiles information and submits reports as required; completes all paperwork in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with a minimum of four (4) years related experience in maintenance, utility operations or inspections; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.