Lead Water Distribution Maintenance Worker

Under general supervision, performs and supervises a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the operation of equipment and in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the City's Water Distribution System; and performs related duties as assigned.

This is responsible technical and administrative work in planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising the field operation and maintenance of the City's Water Distribution System. Work involves responsibility for performing and supervising a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled tasks in the operation of equipment and in the maintenance, repair and construction of the City's Water Distribution System. Assignments and general directions are received from the Water Distribution Supervisor.

The employee in this class exercises discretion and independent judgment in directing the operation and maintenance of the Water Distribution activity. Work is received and evaluated by the Water Distribution Supervisor through operating records, inspection of facilities, equipment and job sites and the effectiveness of services provided.

• Performs and plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the work of employees engaged in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the City's Water Distribution System;
• Assists the Water Distribution Supervisor in the design modification of the Water Distribution System and its associated facilities;
• Maintains good public relations through courteous and prompt attention to complaints and inquiries; assists in developing long‑range plans for the operation of the Water Distribution System;
• Assists in the development of the budget (operating and capital) for the Water Distribution activities; determines, controls, and maintains an inventory of necessary supplies and equipment;
• Reviews specifications and analyzes bids for the purchase of supplies and equipment;
• Reviews and analyzes methods, equipment used and performance to find ways of increasing efficiency and effectiveness, improving results or affecting economies in operation and maintenance activities;
• Inspects projects to determine what work is needed and how it can be accomplished; conducts in‑service training;
• Evaluates the quality of work of employees and promotes instruction in safety and improved work procedures and methods;
• Instructs and inspects the work of other employees to ensure the proper performance of work; prepares estimates of operating needs and submits requests for supplies, equipment, and materials as needed;
• Operates and supervises the operation of equipment, such as backhoes/loader, pumps, front‑end loader, trucks and other vehicles and equipment used in the maintenance, repair, and construction of the Water Distribution System; excavates and back‑fills trenches; loads and unloads trucks containing heavy materials; operates miscellaneous manual and power tools, such as jackhammer, air‑compressor, pick, shovel, saw, drill, and pipe wrench;
• Taps water mains and installs and repairs water lines, mains, and meters; performs, develops, analyzes and interprets laboratory reports, cost reports, work records and operating procedures; responds to the public in a professional manner; maintains time and other records; performs and supervises the repair and maintenance of vehicles and equipment;
• Participates in the Water Department management team; manages and monitors the 24‑hour stand‑by call‑out rotation for water distribution components and facilities, providing direct assistance during call‑outs as required;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WATER DISTRIBUTION AND MECHANICAL
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Knowledge of the methods, practices and tools used in the operation, maintenance, repair, and construction of the Water Distribution System, including well fields, pump stations and storage reservoirs; of local, state, and federal rules and regulation relating to the water supply industry; and recent developments and trends, current literature and sources of information related to the maintenance and repair of water distribution systems;

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