Utility Crew Supervisor

Job Description

Utility Crew Supervisor (881)

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in construction, maintenance or operations with a public or private water or sewer utility organization

Desirable Qualifications:

Depending on position assignment, qualifying experience may be required in one of the following specialty areas: water construction and maintenance, water meter testing and maintenance, or sewer system maintenance

License and Certification

The following are required at time of application and for the duration of employment:

A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-2 or above) issued by the California Department of Health Services
A valid California Class C driver’s license

The following are required when assigned to the water construction and maintenance or sewer system maintenance specialties:

A valid California Class A or B Commercial driver's license is required at time of application and for the duration of employment
A valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 2 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association is required within twelve (12) months of appointment and for the duration of employment

The following is required when assigned to the water meter testing and maintenance specialty:

A valid Backflow Prevention Tester Certificate issued by the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association or the Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research is required within twelve (12) months of appointment and for the duration of employment

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Utility Crew Supervisor is a lead supervisory classification in the Water and Sewer Utility Department. An incumbent in this classification is responsible for performing the most difficult and responsible technical duties and supervising the work of an assigned crew in a specialty area such as water construction and maintenance, water meter testing and maintenance, and sewer system maintenance. The Utility Crew Supervisor is distinguished from the Assistant Water Superintendent in that the latter is responsible for overseeing a Program in the Water Construction, Maintenance, and Operations Division.

Typical Duties

Each position in this classification may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

Working with assigned crew, operates a variety of manual and power tools and equipment to perform skilled work in water construction and maintenance, water meter testing and maintenance, or sewer system maintenance to perform duties involving some or all of the following: water mains, sewer mains, electric conduit, service lines, wells, pump stations and their appurtenances, digging trenches, pushing pipe, tapping into water and sewer mains, backfilling trenches, temporary pavement replacement, concrete construction, computer access of SCADA, water meters, backflow prevention devices, and fire services
Provides technical and functional supervision to assigned water and sewer utility personnel; trains subordinates and reviews work; provides input into employee matters such as performance evaluations and discipline
Ensures the work crew's compliance with state and federal safety regulations and the proper care and use of tools and equipment
Monitors supplies and equipment , ordering new materials as necessary
Maintains accurate records and documentation related to construction, repairs and to assigned equipment and staff
May supervise and participate in the installation, repair, and maintenance of solar heating systems owned by the City, including electrical work in connection with solar installations and telemetry systems
Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Methods, materials, and equipment used in assigned water or sewer specialty area
Principles and practices of effective supervision
Principles and practices of safety pertaining to assigned area of responsibility
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and ordinances

Ability to:

Perform heavy physical labor
Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties
Effectively operate equipment and tools used in assigned specialty area
Train, motivate, counsel, and evaluate subordinate staff
Follow written and oral instructions
Interpret and explain blueprints, plans, and specifications
Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Work in a team-based environment and achieve common goals
Prepare and maintain accurate and precise written documents including records, forms, and correspondence
Evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines

Supervision Received

Receives general supervision from an Assistant Water or Sewer Superintendent or other supervisor as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises technical and functional supervision over assigned personnel including Water and Sewer Maintenance Workers, Water Service Technicians, and Equipment Operators.

Other Requirements

May be subject to drug and/or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment

Special Conditions

May be required to work unusual hours in emergency situations and to be available on an "on-call" basis as assigned.

Approved January 2005