Lead Watershed Crew Supervisor: Water & Sewer Field Team

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta’s OLIO - Collections division seeks a DWM Watershed Crew Supervisor I to lead sewer maintenance and watershed activities in Atlanta, GA. You will supervise crews, operate heavy equipment, ensure safety, and document work orders to support reliable water system services.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with four years’ related experience and hold a CDL Class B license; wastewater operator licenses are a plus.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience – High school diploma, or equivalent; four years of construction or maintenance experience in wastewater collection system.
• Licensures and Certifications – Valid CDL Class B.
• Preferred Requirements – Prior supervisory experience; Wastewater Collection System Operator License or Water Distribution Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned crew in the completion of sewer main breaks, installation of sewer clean-outs, prevention of sewer spill and other duties related to watershed management.
• Supervises clearing blockages from sewer mains, cleaning and removing debris from catch basins, and removing water from streets.
• Ensures effective, safe completion of jobs in compliance with established rules, regulations and policy guidelines.
• Trains, instructs, and coaches crew in performing repair and maintenance on other systems and structures as required; assignments typically include repairing broken mains, installing clean-outs, and responding to spill events.
• Ensures daily job record documentation (i.e., work orders) are submitted.
• Transports crew to work sites; operates heavy equipment.
• Implements appropriate control for traffic and pedestrian safety.
• Maintains equipment and tools.
• Inspects and assesses completed work.
• Ensures daily job record documentation is submitted for SOM system update.
• Provides input for crew members performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; demonstrates diplomatic customer service.
• Responds to phone calls and emails.
• Uses expertise to adjust methods to accommodate unforeseen site conditions.
• Assists with hands-on training of staff and new hires.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Training others

Safety awareness

Knowledge of watershed systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class B license

Wastewater/Water operator licenses (preferred)

Tools

Backhoe

Caterpillar 312/322

Front-end loader

Jackhammer

Air compressor

Crew truck

Job description

The City of Atlanta’s OLIO - Collections division seeks a DWM Watershed Crew Supervisor I to lead sewer maintenance and watershed activities in Atlanta, GA. You will supervise crews, operate heavy equipment, ensure safety, and document work orders to support reliable water system services.

Candidates should have a high school diploma with four years’ related experience and hold a CDL Class B license; wastewater operator licenses are a plus.