Utilities Operations And Maintenance Crew Leader

Wastewater Operations Supervisor

This is skilled and lead work over a crew engaged in wastewater operations/maintenance and collection system consisting of installation, operation, and maintenance work. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level supervisor, superintendent, or administrator. The work includes training, planning, organizing, coordinating, assigning, evaluating and recording the work of individual crew members.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Plans, evaluates, organizes, schedules, assigns and coordinates the work of subordinate water and sewer utility workers; provides training and counseling, as needed.
• Assures that proper safety rules, standards, and precautions are followed.
• Oversees and participates in lead worker duties related to operations and maintenance of wastewater and collection systems; the repair and maintenance of the wastewater and collection system and necessary infrastructure and related equipment.
• Leads and performs rebuilds, startups, and operations equipment using hand and power tools on wastewater treatment, dewatering, gas cleaning, bio-digestion, phosphorous removal, and sewer collection system projects; helps develop SOP and work instructions to maintain the operation of equipment.
• Uses computers and associated software to complete work orders and research data regarding the collection and distribution systems.
• Assures adequate supplies, materials, and equipment are available to crews; orders supplies and materials as needed; coordinates with stockroom personnel on requisition of various materials and supplies needed to complete various projects.
• Reviews all work for proper construction, repair, restoration and cleaning to assure that work is properly and efficiently completed.
• Prepares and maintains records for weekly and monthly reports; prepares reports; prepares time records for payroll purposes.
• Trains personnel in proper safety procedures on the job.
• Ensures that equipment is in proper working order; oversees preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum training and experience required:

• High school diploma (or GED equivalent) --AND-- Four (4) years of progressive work experience involving operations and maintenance of wastewater and collection systems --AND-- Proficient equipment operations and some lead experience --OR-- Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license.
• State of Michigan EGLE Wastewater Treatment Operator Class C license.