Water Distribution Supervisor​/Napa

Water Distribution Supervisor / City of Napa

January 23, 2026

Salary: $ - $ / Annually

Location: Napa, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Department: Utilities

Opening Date: 1/23/2026

Closing Date: 2/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

1 Opening Available in the City of Napa's Utilities Department for:

Are you passionate about leading a skilled team and coaching others? Do you have a Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade D3 or higher issued by the State of California? Are you eager to use your expertise in water distribution maintenance and supervisory experience to make a difference in your community?

Then APPLY TODAY to employ your technical skills and bring a collaborative work style to your team and the community we serve!

The City of Napa Utilities Department is seeking a Water Distribution Supervisor to oversee and participate in the maintenance, installation, and repair of the City’s water distribution system.

As a Water Distribution Supervisor, you will plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of staff involved in the operation, construction, maintenance and repair activities related to the City’s water distribution systems, water meters and related system facilities, including watershed and related facilities and properties. You will also ensure the implementation and adherence of safety protocols, and perform a variety of technical tasks.

The Water Distribution Supervisor has full supervisory responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and evaluating the work of team members. The Water Distribution Supervisor reports directly to the Water Distribution Manager, and provides direct supervision over Water Distribution Operators and similar positions. The Water Distribution Supervisor will be responsible for scheduling, training, and oversight of a hardworking team while providing excellent services to our community.

Our Water Distribution Supervisors are assigned to two (2) different areas of assignment including the Customer Service Section and Distribution Service Section.

• Supervises staff responsible for meter repairs, changes, and installations; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements cross connection program, meter replacement program, meter reading activities, meter testing, automated infrastructure programs.
• Serves as main liaison between Finance‑Revenue and Water Distribution work groups.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of equipment, instruments, and vehicles required for the work; ensures shop and working areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.
• May perform installations, repairs, and maintenance of water distribution facilities as needed.

• Supervises the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s new and existing water distribution facilities; inspects and evaluates work in progress and upon completion to ensure maintenance and project activities are performed in accordance with City standards, established procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises the locating and marking of underground facilities. Schedules Underground Service Alert (USA) Standby assignments as needed.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of various heavy, medium, and light equipment and tools, including but not limited to dump trucks, tractors and attachments, backhoes, excavators, hydrovac trucks, skidsteer, compressors, jack hammers, generators, pumps, tampers, pipe cutters, saws, tapping machines, chipping guns, valve turners, and related equipment.
• May perform installations, repairs, and maintenance of water distribution facilities as needed.

Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Four years of increasingly responsible experience in water distribution…