Division Manager - Utility System Maintenance

by Strategic Government Resources, Inc.; Corsicana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corsicana seeks a skilled Utility System Maintenance Division Manager to provide on-site leadership and supervision to utility crews responsible for water transmission, distribution mains, and sewer collection systems.

Key duties include planning, assigning, and evaluating work, coordinating street closures, and ensuring safety compliance on job sites. Requires five years of supervisory utility experience and relevant licenses to be obtained within two years.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or GED. Licenses: Class C Water Distribution and Class II Wastewater license within 2 years.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure project management.
• Strong technical understanding of water and sewer systems, construction management, and basic civil engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site leadership and supervision to utility crews.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate work for water transmission lines, distribution mains, and sewer infrastructure.
• Coordinate street closures and notify dispatch, police, and fire.
• Prepare cost estimates for extending services to new properties or developments.
• Inspect and oversee contractor work to ensure city standards and safety compliance.
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, dump truck, tractor) as necessary.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on crew activities and inspections.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Water Distribution License (Class C)

Wastewater License (Class II)

Tools

Backhoe operation

Dump truck operation

Tractor operation

Job description

Job Summary

The City of Corsicana is seeking a skilled and experienced Utility System Maintenance Division Manager to provide on-site working leadership and supervision to utility crews. This position plans, assigns, and evaluates crew work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of water transmission lines, distribution mains, and sewage collection infrastructure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and assist with utility maintenance operations, including water taps, leak repairs, new water/sewer main installation, sewer line cleaning, and meter installations
• Assist crew chiefs with new service connections to water and sewer lines
• Prepare cost estimates for extending services to new properties or developments
• Coordinate street closures with Public Works to notify dispatch, police, and fire
• Locate water and sewer lines for other utility companies as needed
• Inspect and oversee contractor work to ensure adherence to City standards
• Ensure safety compliance and quality control through job site inspections
• Operate heavy equipment (backhoe, dump truck, tractor) as necessary
• Collaborate with the Assistant Public Works Director on budgeting and cost management
• Maintain records and prepare reports on crew activities, projects, and inspections
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in utilities, construction, or infrastructure project management
• Equivalent combinations of education and municipal experience may be considered
• Must obtain and maintain the following within two (2) years:
• Class “C” Water Distribution License
• Class “II” Wastewater License (Issued by TCEQ)
• Strong technical understanding of water and sewer systems, construction management, and basic civil engineering principles

Working Conditions and Requirements:

• Work performed in both office and outdoor environments, including active construction and utility job sites
• Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, mud, dust, fumes, noise, and moving traffic, heavy machinery, chemicals, confined spaces, and unstable terrain
• Frequent physical demands include lifting/carrying up to 80 lbs, pushing/pulling up to 100 lbs, climbing, walking, bending, kneeling, and using hand tools and machinery
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical labor and repetitive motions
• Regular in-person attendance required, including evenings, weekends, and on-call emergency response

Employment Requirements:

The City of Corsicana is committed to a safe, drug-free workplace. All applicants must:

• Maintain a 100% drug- and alcohol-free work environment
• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• Be subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout employment
• Possess and maintain a valid Texas Class “A” CDL
• Maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance
• Successfully complete a one-year probationary period

The City of Corsicana is an equal opportunity employer.