Under direction of the Director of Public Works, the Public Works Water/Field Superintendent is responsible for providing supervision to the Public Works Maintenance Operator personnel. This position organizes, assigns and schedules work crews engaged in the maintenance/operations of the water system and repair of streets, distribution and collection systems traffic markings, signs, and park/facilities. Considerable judgment and discretion is necessary, within established policies and guidelines. This position supervises crews of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees.
Essential Job Functions :
Maintenance Surveys the City's street systems to determine maintenance needs and establishes maintenance programs as required. Surveys the City's water/wastewater systems to determine maintenance needs and establishes maintenance programs as required. Conducts field inspections to ensure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner. Establishes annual performance objectives for the maintenance and improvement of the City's street and utility systems. Establishes standard operating procedures for all city maintenance work activities. Oversees all general maintenance activities. Public Responsiveness Responds to inquiries and complaints. Equipment Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as: backhoe, tractor, skid loaders, and dump truck. Safely operates and assesses all equipment and machinery in work areas. Detects flaws in operations and equipment. Supervision Supervises the work of public works water/field employees. Plans, coordinates and assigns work details. Trains and evaluates maintenance crews. Resolves problems. Enforces City regulations and policies. Materials and Supplies Orders and maintains materials and supplies required in the construction, maintenance, and repairs of streets, waterlines, and other city assets. Supervises the issuance of tools, materials and supplies to appropriate staff. Correspondence Utilizes computer systems for work orders, approval of timesheets, memos, agenda items, reports and other correspondence as required. Other Duties Assists in the development, implementation, maintenance, and modification of emergency operations plans. Performs other related duties as may be assigned. Completes any reports required for the operation of the water system, as well as any reports for the collection system.
Qualifications:
Skills in: Operating a variety of power tools, hand tools, and various construction and excavation equipment. Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations. Tactfully responding to requests and inquiries from the general public. Leading a team of employees. Establishing effective working relationships with relationships with customers, other employees, departments and City officials Following written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of:
Concrete and asphalt street maintenance methods. Site restoration maintenance methods. Water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Practices and techniques of performing field inspections related to areas of assignment. City geography including street locations. Department safety rules and procedures. General management practices.
Education/Training/Experience Requirements :
High school diploma or equivalent. Three years related experience and/or training. Three years of supervisory experience, preferred. Class B Water Operator License or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire. A valid Texas driver's license.
