Chief Maintainer

Town Of Wallingford; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Of Wallingford in Wallingford, CT seeks a supervisor to direct a crew responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the potable water transmission and distribution system. The role involves reading plans, preparing daily field reports, and producing sketches for record drawings.

Responsibilities include supervising safety at work sites, training staff in proper equipment use, and coordinating with other divisions.

Qualifications

• Directs the work of an assigned crew engaged in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of facilities pertaining to the Towns potable water transmission and distribution system.
• Reads and understands plans, drawings, sketches and specifications.
• Prepares daily reports of field work and produces sketches necessary for the preparation of record drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance and control of inventory used in the work.
• Diagnoses, repairs and troubleshoots problems relating to water mains and appurtenances.
• Operates equipment and vehicles of the Division, including backhoes, dump trucks, and trucks with trailers.
• Installs, removes and maintains equipment and materials used in construction and maintenance of the water system.
• Trains employees in the correct use of equipment and tools as assigned.
• Oversees and directs the safety of work sites and ensures safe work practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Field reporting

Tools

Backhoes

Dump trucks

Water distribution equipment

Job description

: Directs the work of an assigned crew engaged in the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of facilities pertaining to the Towns potable water transmission and distribution system including pipelines and appurtenances such as water services, fire hydrants, valves, service lines and water meters. Reads and understands plans, drawings, sketches and specifications. Prepares daily reports of field work and produces sketches necessary for the preparation of record drawings. Assists with the maintenance and control of inventory used in the work. Diagnoses, repairs and troubleshoots problems relating to normal assignments, water mains and appurtenances, and performs unusual work where no standard methods or specific directions are available. Exercises independent judgement and works under general supervision only. Operates equipment and vehicles of the Division, including but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, and trucks with trailers. Installs, removes and maintains all types of equipment and materials used in the construction and maintenance of the water transmission and distribution system. Performs special projects, which may include the installation of underground vaults, manholes, or other structures. Performs maintenance of buildings and grounds. Constructs and maintains access to Water Division roadways and facilities. Assists other Divisions, Town departments, and agencies as assigned. Assists in maintaining dams and watersheds. Performs all other work necessary to maintain and improve the Towns water transmission and distribution system and facilities. Performs all work in a safe, efficient manner. Oversees and directs the safety of work sites, including, but not limited to, work zones, roadways, construction activities and equipment operations. Ensures safe work practices including, but not limited to, trenching and shoring activities, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensures that crew members are issued proper equipment and that all equipment is inspected and properly maintained. Trains employees in the correct use of equipment and tools as assigned. Participates in accident investigations and Water Division claims as required. Makes recommendations to the Assistant Superintendent for safety training and programs related to construction and maintenance activity. Performs other related work as required.

Additional Duties

Conducts training sessions with subordinates pertaining to safety and protocols, etc., on equipment and processes. May be subject to on-call duty, emergency calls and scheduled overtime work as assigned.