Department: Public Works
Hours: Full time
Job Description:
City of Horn Lake – Public Works
Job Description – Utility Field Supervisor
Purpose of Position Responsible for leading in the maintenance and repair of utility lines, utility taps, fire hydrants, meter change outs, and other work. May operate heavy and specialized equipment and perform maintenance repair and construction work on public works facilities and projects.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class
Major Duties and Responsibilities_
Participates in manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the roadway system, including roadway, shoulder and sidewalk operation maintenance and construction
Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the storm drainage system
Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water system
Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, maintains and repairs water meters; tests, disassembles and cleans water meters
Investigates customer’s complaints regarding water bills; identifies cause of excessive water consumption and advises customers of necessary repairs or alterations
Performs skilled work in assembling, laying and aligning water distribution and wastewater collection mains and service lines
Locates and repairs leaks
Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the sanitary sewer system
Maintenance of city facilities as necessary
Clean, maintain, and service water pumps, equipment and tools
Occasional operation of backhoe and front-end loader
Read water meters; assist in building maintenance
Performs mechanical work as needed
Minor construction projects, carpentry, concrete, janitorial services
Supervises staff daily on various projects
Operates and maintains assigned water plant; monitors systems and equipment for proper operation
Performs all work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety
Participates in in-service training for personnel
Prepares and/or reviews daily operational control tests and daily logs
Collects samples and performs routine tests of water
Calculates daily water usage; adjusts chemicals to maintain required levels
Troubleshoots system and equipment problems; maintains repairs, cleans and/or calibrates equipment as needed
Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet operational standards
Performs general building and grounds maintenance work as necessary in support of the water plant
Picks up supplies, load and unload trucks as necessary supplies for the water plants
Operate and troubleshoot wastewater lift/pump stations
Duties as outlined in Quick Guidelines for Certified Water Operations
Performs other duties as directed
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Operate equipment properly and safely
Operates trucks, trenchers, skip loaders, backhoes, compressors, tapping machines, and a wide variety of other motorized equipment; operates and uses a wide variety of hand and power tools
Maintain equipment and vehicles properly
Work as a team member with other employees
Make decisions within specified time restraints
Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions/and or complaints, and dealing with the general public in everyday activities
Work autonomously when necessary
Deal with others in a professional manner
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of maintenance and repair of utility lines
Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety standards and precautions, and city and state traffic laws, rules and regulations
Knowledge of utility system operations, plumbing and pipefitting
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with public and other employees
Follow departmental and city procedures
Job Context
The Utility Field Supervisor is a full-time, permanent position in the Utility Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Assistant Public Works Director, followed by the Public Works Director. The Utility Field Supervisor must have a Class B Water Operator Certification from the Mississippi Department of Health or able to obtain one within one (1) year of employment. The person in this position is supervised on a weekly basis, and has supervisory authority. The Utility Field Supervisor works various hours. There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials. The person in this position must have a valid driver license with a good driving record and a high school graduate degree and/or GED, or, any equivalent combination and experience required to perform the essential position functions. The stress level associated with this position is moderate.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; lift; shovel or dig. Lifting up to 50 lbs.
Mental demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information and/or new skills. The employee is occasionally required to deal with dissatisfied individuals.
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