Crew Supervisor C - Collector; Wastewater

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Target Hiring Range: $50,500.00 - $66,769.65 (Based on Experience)

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Under limited supervision, this position is responsible for the supervision of a crew involved with major sanitary sewer maintenance, construction and inspections. Reports to the Operations Supervisor.

• Plans, directs, schedules and assigns work orders and related activities involved in sanitary sewer maintenance to include force mains, gravity mains, laterals, valves, manholes, and pump stations.
• Responsible for effective supervision and administration to include staff development and training, performance management, employee relations, prioritizing and assigning work and related activities; advises staff on difficult issues and makes decisions on exceptional situations to manage and implement appropriate services and assistance; evaluates resource needs and manages the effective deployment of resources.
• Implements work processes and safety standards related to sanitary pipe maintenance; maintains and monitors inventory of equipment, parts, tools and supplies; advises staff on difficult issues and makes decisions on exceptional situations to manage and implement appropriate services and assistance; calls in utility making instructions.
• Makes recommendations for changes and modifications to plans; ensures construction work is completed according to plans and code; attends pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings; prepares and reviews specifications for materials and equipment; makes purchases and vendor recommendations.
• Provides cost estimates; evaluates resource needs and manages the effective deployment of resources; writes and inputs comments to work orders, service requests and quality assurance programs; conducts vehicle inspections; responds to citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Participates on departmental management teams to provide input into the development and implementation of special projects; conducts site visits with regulatory agencies, other localities and City departments; remains abreast of current statewide policy initiatives, best practices, legislative, regulatory, and policy developments that affect sanitary sewer operations.
• Operates heavy equipment to include backhoes and excavators. Performs other work as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

• Wastewater Operations – knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in the maintenance, installation and repair of sewer systems related to sanitary and wastewater systems. Knowledge of methods, material, tools and equipment used in maintaining and servicing sanitary sewer systems. Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures used in maintaining and repairing storm drainage construction and equipment used in closed circuit camera inspecting and repair.
• Safety – knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with the installation and repair of sanitary systems and facilities.
• Equipment Operation – knowledge of the proper procedures for operating, inspecting and maintaining assigned equipment as related to sanitary system maintenance.
• Supervision – knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Customer Service – thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services and…