Assistant Utility Maintenance Superintendent

JOB SUMMARY

This is highly responsible utility repair and maintenance supervisory work responsible for workforce management for the repair, construction and maintenance of water and sewer pipeline systems.

Work involves responsibility for safe, effective and timely repair, installation and maintenance of water and sewer pipeline systems. Duties include assisting in the direction of heavy equipment and pipeline construction crew operations, assisting with the planning and laying out of projects with engineers, making in-field mark-outs, researching record plans, assisting in the direction of repair and maintenance of pipelines, meters, valves, gates, and sewers. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult pipeline technical and operational decisions. This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in utility pipeline repair and maintenance supervision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Assists in planning and directing work objectives and activities of a medium size work division in repairing and constructing water and sewer pipeline systems. Monitors unit or work group activities and recommends correction.
• Assists in planning and directing work objectives and activities in the daily maintenance and operation of the sanitary and storm collection system, meters, water valves, gates, manholes, hydrants, combined sewer overflow sites and closed-circuit inspection services. Monitors unit or work group activities and recommends correction.
• Gathers and analyzes information and prepares reports and draft recommendations. Reviews completed forms.
• Assists in drafting division budgets and in reviewing unit budgets. Reviews unit expenditures and recommends approval.
• Supplements employee training and counseling. Administers union contract language and oral warnings, and researches and recommends higher level discipline. Assists in employee selection. Assures safe work practices.
• Coordinates unit operations and the personnel, materials and equipment necessary for projects and objectives. Coordinates task and project emergencies with government agencies.
• Responds to major water and sewer emergencies and related problems at any time of day or night, as necessary.
• Schedules traffic direction service by policy and notifies utilities to mark out underground utilities prior to excavation.
• Performs related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Utility Maintenance Superintendent.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus eight (8) years of progressively responsible utility pipeline repair or construction experience including at least four (4) years at the level of Supervisor or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of water and sewer pipeline system construction and repair supervision principles and practices.
• Knowledge of MDC policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to the operation of facilities or programs.
• Knowledge of budget preparation.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to coordinate operational and administrative activities or to lead others in a work unit or group.
• Ability to administer policies and procedures including planning, scheduling, budgeting routine, decision-making, and report development and writing.
• Ability to monitor the work of work groups and to supervise a selected work unit.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, vendors, contractors, customers, and the general public.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (under 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate: (i) visual and/or auditory cues or signals; and/or (ii) odors. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily indoors with minimal exposure to outdoor environmental factors.

The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will undergo an internal background check.