Public Works Water/Field Superintendent

Gfoat; Aledo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Texas seeks a Public Works Water/Field Superintendent to supervise the water/field maintenance crews and oversee street, water, and utility system operations. The role involves planning schedules, enforcing regulations, and coordinating with other city departments to ensure efficient service delivery.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience, a Class B Water Operator License (or ability to obtain within 18 months), and a valid Texas driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years related experience and/or training.
• Three years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Class B Water Operator License or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• A valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the work of public works water/field employees.
• Plans, coordinates and assigns work details.
• Trains and evaluates maintenance crews.
• Resolves problems and enforces City regulations and policies.
• Develops and maintains maintenance programs for streets and utilities.
• Oversees equipment operation and safety compliance.
• Maintains records and prepares required reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Decision making

Public communication

Emergency response

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma

Class B Water Operator License

Texas driver's license

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Job Summary: Under direction of the Director of Public Works, the Public Works Water/Field Superintendent is responsible for providing supervision to the Public Works Maintenance Operator personnel. This position organizes, assigns and schedules work crews engaged in the maintenance/operations of the water system and repair of streets, distribution and collection systems traffic markings, signs, and park/facilities. Considerable judgment and discretion is necessary, within established policies and guidelines. This position supervises crews of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled employees.

Essential Job Functions:

Maintenance

• Surveys the City's street systems to determine maintenance needs and establishes maintenance programs as required.
• Surveys the City's water/wastewater systems to determine maintenance needs and establishes maintenance programs as required.
• Conducts field inspections to ensure work is completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Establishes annual performance objectives for the maintenance and improvement of the City's street and utility systems.
• Establishes standard operating procedures for all city maintenance work activities.
• Oversees all general maintenance activities.

Public Responsiveness

• Responds to inquiries and complaints.

Equipment

• Operates and maintains heavy equipment such as: backhoe, tractor, skid loaders, and dump truck.
• Safely operates and assesses all equipment and machinery in work areas.
• Detects flaws in operations and equipment.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of public works water/field employees.
• Plans, coordinates and assigns work details.
• Trains and evaluates maintenance crews.
• Resolves problems.
• Enforces City regulations and policies.

Materials and Supplies

• Orders and maintains materials and supplies required in the construction, maintenance, and repairs of streets, waterlines, and other city assets.
• Supervises the issuance of tools, materials and supplies to appropriate staff.

Correspondence

• Utilizes computer systems for work orders, approval of timesheets, memos, agenda items, reports and other correspondence as required.

Other Duties

• Assists in the development, implementation, maintenance, and modification of emergency operations plans.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
• Completes any reports required for the operation of the water system, as well as any reports for the collection system.

Skills in:

• Operating a variety of power tools, hand tools, and various construction and excavation equipment.
• Working under stress and using good judgment in emergency situations.
• Tactfully responding to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Leading a team of employees.
• Establishing effective working relationships with relationships with customers, other employees, departments and City officials
• Following written and oral instructions.

Knowledge of:

• Concrete and asphalt street maintenance methods.
• Site restoration maintenance methods.
• Water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
• Practices and techniques of performing field inspections related to areas of assignment.
• City geography including street locations.
• Department safety rules and procedures.
• General management practices.

Education/Training/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years related experience and/or training.
• Three years of supervisory experience, preferred.
• Class B Water Operator License or the ability to obtain within 18 months of hire.
• A valid Texas driver's license.