Utility Maintenance Field Supervisor - Preventative

Overview

The Town of Clayton is seeking applicants for a Utility Maintenance Field Supervisor in the Water Resources Department, Utility Preventative Maintenance Division
. The Town of Clayton employs more than 340 full-time staff in police, fire, and electric utilities, with additional PT positions in Parks & Rec, Library, and Cultural Arts. Clayton is a growing town in Johnston County, NC with a vision to enhance quality of life and community development.

• Salary Grade SG306
  · Recruitment Range: $55,518.00 - $78,446.00
• Salary offered will be determined based on directly related experience
• Work Location:
  
  653 Veterans Pkwy, Clayton, NC (Johnston County)

An employee in this class performs advanced skilled work as a crew leader engaged in construction, installation, and repair of water and sewer lines, pumping stations and appurtenances. Responsibilities include on-call duties and potential callback work. This position is classified as Service Critical.

• Plan and lead preventive and predictive maintenance and repair of the Town’s Collection system, including sewer lift stations; pull, clean pumps, clean wet wells; check generators and bypass pumps; manage related appurtenances.
• Lead and participate in vacuum-truck and jetting operations to clean sewer lines, address blockages, clean wet wells, and meet Town needs.
• Lead permit-required confined space entries into manholes and wet wells and other appurtenances.
• Lead and participate in CCTV inspection to video log gravity sewer lines; maintain records of locations and conditions.
• Lead and participate in using the Sewer Line Rapid Assessment Tool (SLRAT) with ultrasound to assess lines and plan repairs.
• Lead and participate in replacement of ARVs, water and sewer lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and related structures in Collection and Distribution systems.
• Plan and participate in collection system smoke testing and related repairs.
• Oversee herbicide application around manholes and hydrants; operate equipment to clear growth as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment (loaders, backhoes, track hoes, tractors, dump trucks, air hammers, etc.) as part of normal duties.
• Meet with citizens and contractors to explain Town policies and resolve issues.
• Serve as Backup Operator in Responsible Charge (B-ORC) as needed for distribution and/or collections systems.
• Coordinate and participate in staging, setup, and takedown of generators and bypass pumps during emergencies and planned tasks.
• Coordinate with Emergency Management and Public Information for communications related to Town work requiring public notification.
• Train new workers; provide coaching, guidance, and leadership; ensure safe work methods.
• Perform performance evaluations and participate in disciplinary actions per Town policy.
• Maintain tools and equipment; ensure proper tools are available to avoid delays.
• Lead work zones per MUTCD guidelines and manage traffic control.
• Lead multi-crew efforts to install taps, service lines, meters, and perform customer service at site; operate backhoe for digging; install meters and meters boxes.
• Operate tapping machines and complete service connections; install hydrants, meters, valves, clamps, and related equipment; test meters.
• Locate lines for other utilities, coordinate with contractors, install service connections, and ensure maps/blueprints are updated.
• Prepare records of work activities, create and review work orders, and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Maintain department tools and inventory; coordinate with Superintendent on crew needs.
• Participate in on-call rotation and fill in for coworkers as needed.

• Extensive knowledge of tools, materials and equipment used in utility line installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of sewer lift stations, collection systems, and water distribution system operation, maintenance, and repair.
• Extensive knowledge of troubleshooting pumps (submersible, vacuum lift, suction lift).
• Experience with construction equipment, hand and power tools; maintenance of tools.
• Knowledge of safe operation and preventive maintenance of automotive and mechanical equipment.
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