Assistant Field Supervisor

Tawwa; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Full-time stability

Growth opportunities

Meaningful public infrastructure work

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Harris County FWSD #61 is seeking an Assistant Field Supervisor to assist in planning, supervising installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services, hydrants and valves in the distribution system. The role includes supervising Field Techs, training, and safety oversight while supporting hiring decisions.

The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent communication, supervisory and organizational skills, plus the ability to respond quickly to emergencies and

Qualifications

• High School/GED required.
• Water/Wastewater Operator license from TCEQ preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and communication, supervisory, organizational and public relations skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Field Supervisor with planning, installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services, hydrants and valves.
• Supervise Field Tech positions, including assessment, training and safety.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain equipment in good condition.
• Read blueprints and complete field service orders; maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication

Supervisory

Organizational skills

Public relations

Education

High School/GED

Water/Wastewater license (TCEQ)

Job description

The Assistant Field Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Field Supervisor with planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services, hydrants and valves of the District's water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system. This position supervises all Field Tech positions, including assessment, training, and safety, and participates in hiring decisions. Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication, supervisory, organizational, and public relations skills are required.

Essential Job Functions

Tasks include, but are not limited to, operating heavy equipment, backhoe, excavator, and tractors. Constructing new services; tapping mains; installing lines, meters, meter boxes, and valves; properly and timely maintaining water lines; fixing breaks and leaks; maintaining records; and performing repair and maintenance activities (hydrants and water meters); verifying material and work quality.

Maintains knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection maintenance, repair and construction.

The employee must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly.

Maintains knowledge of appropriate techniques and standards used in maintaining, repairing and constructing water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.

Assures all district equipment is well maintained and in good condition.

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations to ensure maximum performance and compliance with District requirements.

Ability to carry out written or oral directives or instructions.

Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees. Respond to consumer complaints promptly.

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks such as bending, lifting, carrying, digging, etc. in all weather conditions.

Requires weekend and on-call work.

Reads and interprets blueprints, compiles fieldwork information for office records, and completes field service orders.

Any other tasks or duties assigned.

Frequent periods of manual labor in non-office environments in all weather conditions. Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, pulls, pushes, or drags up to 150 pounds of maintenance equipment. Crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, and twists for extended periods. Subject to night and weekend work. Exposure to high noise and vibration levels from machinery and equipment.

Required Education

High School/GED required. Water/Wastewater Operator, Distribution and Collection license from TCEQ preferred.

Salary

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 DOQ

Why Join Our Team?

• Excellent Benefit Package
• Stable, full-time employment
• Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the organization
• Meaningful work maintaining essential public infrastructure
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

Harris County FWSD #61 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.