Distribution Maintenance Supervisor

Alameda County Water District; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda County Water District in Fremont, California, seeks a Distribution Maintenance Supervisor to oversee fieldwork and crew activities. Responsibilities include budget preparation, complaint resolution, and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, including supervisory roles.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Four years of journey-level experience in construction or maintenance.
• One year of lead experience or completion of Leadership Skills Training Program.
• Supervisory experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Plans, schedules, and supervises field work crews.
• Prepares annual budget requests and estimates equipment needs.
• Investigates and resolves customer complaints.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Alameda County Water District, located in Fremont, California, is seeking to hire a Distribution Maintenance Supervisor to join the Operations and Maintenance Department team. The Distribution Maintenance Supervisor position, under general supervision, plans, schedules, directs, and supervises the activities of field work crews engaged in the installation, inspection, testing, repair, and maintenance of water distribution system pipelines and related appurtenances and/or warehouse activities and staff; coordinates work plans with appropriate District personnel, outside agencies, and contractors; prepares the annual budget request for the work unit, estimates staffing and capital equipment needs; monitors and controls unit expenditures after budget adoption; investigates non-routine customer complaints and recommends solutions; provides information and assistance to insurance investigators, customers and the general public; and performs related work as required. This job class requires initiative, accuracy, attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to focus on multiple tasks, and professional level analytical and evaluative judgment.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Participates in selection interviews and hiring of new staff; prioritizes, assigns, and reviews work, approves time off for payroll purposes, and prepares employee performance evaluations; interprets District policies and procedures to employees and administers day-to-day aspects of labor agreements with employee organizations.

• Assembles job folders, prepares and adjusts work schedules, meets with crew members, and assigns work involving construction, inspection, testing, paving, concrete, saw cutting, and maintenance and repair of underground pipelines and appurtenances; schedules and oversees the work of paving, saw cutting, welding, and spoils transport contractors.

• Visits job sites to inspect and spot check work in progress and provides needed direction to crews; ensures construction work is completed in accordance with engineering sketches and drawings; communicates with field crews via radio-equipped vehicle.

• Reviews crew productivity on assigned work activities and recommends or implements improved methods, practices, and procedures; ensures safe work practices are followed; makes arrangements for equipment and vehicle inspections, repairs, and maintenance as required.

• Prepares the annual budget request for the work unit; estimates staffing, equipment, and supply needs based upon recent trends and planned activities; monitors expenditures after budget adoption; approves requisitions for purchase of materials or supplies.

• Inspects new job sites to estimate manpower, materials, and equipment needed to complete work; coordinates work plans with appropriate District personnel, outside agencies, and contractors.

• Investigates and reports on non-routine customer complaints and recommends solutions; provides information and assistance to insurance investigators; supervises arrangements for advance public notice of system shutdowns; responds by phone or in person to after-hours main breaks or other emergencies.

• Maintains records of hours worked and materials used as work is completed; prepares reports and statistics detailing work projects and their status; investigates and reports on field incidents or unusual job conditions; enters information into computerized data base.

• May supervise the warehouse function including the receipt, requisitioning, and distribution of supplies and equipment; may supervise the meter repair and/or cross connection inspection and installation program; may act for the Division Manager in the latter’s absence.

• Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience

Possession of a high school diploma or its equivalent; and four (4) years of journey-level experience performing construction, maintenance, or other related activities, including one (1) year of year of lead experience OR completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program. Supervisory experience desired. If not previously completed, completion of the District’s Leadership Skills Training Program is required following hire.

Additional Requirements:

- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

-Must be able to obtain and maintain an unrestricted Class A California driver's license within 12 months of hire and have a satisfactory driving record.

- Must possess Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certificate.

- Must obtain Cross Connection Specialist and Water Distribution Operator Grade 4 certificates within two (2) years.

- Position may be required to be on call 24 hours a day, respond to after-hours emergencies and be required to work unusual or long hours, weekends, and holidays.

-Progression through the salary range will be predicated on the attainment of the required certifications and licensure listed here and as listed under Education and Experience.

Application materials may be obtained and submitted from the District website: www.acwd.org. Candidates must complete an application and a Supplemental Questionnaire.

Completed application materials must be submitted online or to the Human Resources Office no later than 5:00 p.m., on Friday, July 4, 2025. Application materials must include an Alameda County Water District Employment Application AND a Supplemental Questionnaire. Applications submitted without all the required materials will not be given further consideration. Incomplete applications will not be given further consideration.

Candidates who are most qualified will be invited to participate in a qualification’s appraisal, which may include a written and/or practical exercise as well as an interview by an appraisal panel.

Candidates passing the qualifications appraisal process will be ranked on an employment list for further consideration. Top-ranking candidates will be invited to an interview with the hiring Supervisor.

Employment offers are normally made following conduct of reference checks and are always contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, and security background checks. Employment is made contingent upon verification of identity and legal right to work in the U.S.A. pursuant to federal law, and the signing of a loyalty oath, pursuant to state law.