Lead Maintenance Supervisor – Wastewater Plant & Interceptors

Alcosan; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ALCOSAN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance personnel in repairing or modifying plant and interceptor equipment and vehicles. You will oversee daily work, plan outages, manage cost records, and enforce safety policies while supporting budget prep and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate has a technical school background or Journeyman status, plus extensive supervisory experience with bargaining unit employees. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Technical school graduate or Journeyman certification; engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum ten years as a craftsman or five years with an Engineering degree and five years supervisory experience with bargaining unit employees.
• Ability to supervise maintenance personnel and coordinate outages and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Assigns work to the union workforce based on priority, equipment, and skill.
• Assists in purchasing parts and materials for repairs or modifications.
• Maintains cost records for equipment, parts, and labor.
• Plans manpower and parts for outages and ensures safety compliance.
• Promotes apprentice training and monitors shop cleanliness and safety.
• Participates in budget preparation and vendor discussions.
• Audits craftsmen and recommends training updates.

Skills

OSHA safety knowledge

Team leadership

Record keeping

Troubleshooting

Education

Technical school graduate

Journeyman Certification

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ALCOSAN is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance personnel in repairing or modifying plant and interceptor equipment and vehicles. You will oversee daily work, plan outages, manage cost records, and enforce safety policies while supporting budget prep and vendor coordination.

The ideal candidate has a technical school background or Journeyman status, plus extensive supervisory experience with bargaining unit employees. A Bachelor’s in Engineering is preferred.