FIELD SUPERVISOR (Wastewater Operations)

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Supervisory position in the Heavy Equipment/Vactor Support Group within Houston Water/Wastewater Operations at Cullen Blvd. You will plan and direct field crews, ensure equipment readiness and safety, and prepare performance reports.

Responsibilities include organizing maintenance activities, monitoring progress, and assisting with daily operations. Requires a high school diploma or GED and 4 years of maintenance experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute; a Texas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 years of progressively responsible maintenance experience required; a Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and directs the activities of groups of employees within the same department who are engaged in providing Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station services.
• Organizes and assigns the work of collection system maintenance crews, monitors work in progress, ensures equipment is available and functioning.
• Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations and production reports; conducts safety and attendance tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Overview

Applications Accepted from: All Persons Interested

Service Line/Section

Houston Water/Wastewater Operations - Heavy Equipment/Vactor Support Group

Location

7440 Cullen Boulevard*

Workdays & Hours

Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 4:00PM*

• Subject to change

Description Of Duties/Essential Functions

Plans, coordinates and directs the activities of groups of employees within the same department who are engaged in providing Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Station services. Organizes and assigns the work of collection system maintenance crews, monitors work in progress. Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment in order to perform assigned tasks. Analyzes and resolves staff, equipment and operating problems. Reviews operations policies and procedures; recommends changes to increase efficiency and implements approved changes. Trains new employees. Sets up and maintains employee attendance records. Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews contents with the employee. Prepares periodic production reports as required and/or requested. Assists with daily operations tasks as needed; drives City vehicle. Oversees preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, yard maintenance, equipment, plant machinery and tools. Observes safety regulations and ensures that crews do the same.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a high school diploma or a GED.

Experience Requirements: Four (4) years of progressively responsible work experience in the maintenance field are required. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

License Requirements: May require a valid Texas Class "C" driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None. However, the Department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 17

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.