Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor

Water/Wastewater Field Supervisor

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• At least five years of experience in a related position in a similar environment with ability to comprehend all specifications, drawings and manuals.
• Lead experience or supervisory training required with understanding of human relations, training, performance evaluation and health and safety.
• Vocational training with the ability to read, write and comprehend English (maps, operational, maintenance, safety and quality instructions) and ability to carry out and give verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Mechanical aptitude required, with the ability to read, interpret and record data from meters, gauges, panels, computer consoles and other equipment.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.
• Must demonstrate ability to efficiently inspect, maintain, install and repair any equipment.
• Must demonstrate effective skills in troubleshooting, problem solving and team building.
• Consistently demonstrates the ability to work well and communicate (verbal and written) with staff, clients, management and the general public.
• PC skills and knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software for preparing work related reports, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements.
• Ability to use computer systems for preparing work orders and purchase requisitions.
• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.
• Must be able to serve rotational 24-hour emergency on-call if required by site.
• Demonstrated commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and other Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assigns personnel to shifts and plans daily schedules to provide inspection and testing, service /meter connection installations, valves, hydrants and backflow devices.
• Oversees the human resource functions of assigned team including hiring and firing, performance appraisals, coaching and counseling team.
• Prepares work orders either manually or from a system as required and prepares work related reports, procurement requisitions, charts, graphs and data submittal requirements in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes inspection and maintenance schedules for service lines, replacements and leaks.
• Ensures that consistent field service and quality assurance procedures are followed.
• Provides leadership in achieving safety goals.
• Ensures that equipment, field service vehicles and work areas are clean and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.
• May occasionally be called upon to fill in or help handle excess field service demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA SWRCB Wastewater Grade III preferred or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire
• CA SWRCB Water Treatment II and Distribution III preferred or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (commercial license and heavy equipment operator license is desirable) and a safe driving record.