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City of Houston seeks a supervisor for the Houston Water/Wastewater Operations: Heavy Equipment/Vactor Support Group, located at 7440 Cullen Boulevard. You will organize maintenance crews, assign tasks, monitor operations, and drive city vehicles as needed to ensure reliable service.
The role requires 4 years in maintenance, a high school diploma (or GED), and may accept a related Bachelor's degree in substitution. A Texas Class C license may be needed; veteran preferences apply.
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.
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.
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
Closing Date/Time: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Central