Senior Utility Leader - Water

City of Hayward; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hayward is hiring a Senior Utility Leader for its Water distribution division. This role involves supervising maintenance crews, managing water operations, and ensuring efficient project completion. Seek candidates with superior judgment skills, relevant certifications, and extensive water systems experience.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision coverage

CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in water system maintenance.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise installation and maintenance of water systems.
• Train crew on equipment operation and safety regulations.
• Manage daily work assignments and maintain records.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Judgment and Initiative

Heavy Physical Labor

Communication

Education

D-3 certification from California State Water Resources Control Board

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Applications are reviewed bi-weekly; Open Until Filled.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!
THE POSITION:
The City of Hayward is seeking a Senior Utility Leader - Water for the Field Services Division of the Utilities and Environmental Services Department. The Senior Utility Leader supervises one or more crews performing work in the installation and maintenance of water system lines, meters and associated equipment. This position is designated as the “Shift Operator” for water distribution in the City of Hayward. The Senior Utility Leader provides lead working supervision to water maintenance crews and is expected to exercise judgement and initiative in the independent planning, scheduling and prompt completion of work. Incumbents are expected to resolve most work problems with only occasional recourse to supervisors and are expected to exercise effective supervision over subordinate personnel.

THE DEPARTMENT:

The core mission of the Utilities & Environmental Services Department is to provide water, wastewater, and solid waste/recycling services to Hayward residents and businesses and to implement the City’s Climate Action Plan. The Department plays a central role in meeting the City’s goal of becoming a more environmentally sustainable community through water and energy use efficiency, renewable energy sources, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

You are: The ideal candidate has a D-3 certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board, at least two (2) years of experience performing journey level duties involving water systems and at least one (1) year of supervisory experience.

What you will do:

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Directs and participates in the work of shop and field crews involved in the installation and maintenance of water mains; installation maintenance and removal of water meters .

Trains subordinates in the operation of a wide variety of light and moderately heavy automotive construction and maintenance equipment and related hand and power tools.

Performs or directs the performance of the more complex and skilled aspects of water system installation, maintenance, inspection and repair.

Exercises a relatively high degree of independent judgment in calculating materials, supplies and equipment needed for specific projects and activities to be accomplished by subordinate crews.

Assures that daily work assignments are completed; maintains records of work activity and job costs; generates daily reports and communicates with regulatory committees; enforces safety regulations; performs heavy physical labor; and may be required to act for the Utilities Field Services Supervisor in the latter's absence.

Verif ies that all information on work orders and improvement drawings correspond.

Mark s and telephone s Underground Service Alert for location of all utilities within work area (installations, fire hydrants, main breaks, etc.) .

Makes appointments with customers in response to complaints or inquires.

Participates in the short and long range planning and scheduling of specific activities to be accomplished by crews under his or her supervision and sees to the prompt and efficient completion of the work.

S upervises valve crews, hydrant crew, marking and location of mains.

W orks with Construction Inspectors and other public agencies.

Provides f ield check s for all new water related installations, and evaluate leaks in water system.

Locate s and coordinate s with contractors and customers on all new water service installations; adjust service installations and locations when conflicts occur with other utilities.

Make s recommendations for installation changes at the work site.

Coordinate s site finals with Construction Inspectors.

May be required to assist with utilities system and sewer main repairs .

Link to full job description: Senior Utility Leader - Water Full Job Description

CORE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of water distribution systems.

Applicable Federal, State, and local rules and regulations for disinfection of water distribution systems.

Safety regulations and procedures pertaining to the work, including underground construction.

The operation and limitation of heavy construction equipment.

Laws and safety regulations governing the operation of heavy duty trucks and the transportation of heavy construction equipment.

General plumbing and the identification, use and operation of common hand and power tools .

Basic math ematics related to water and underground construction.

B asic English language.

Hayward water s ystem , or similar system.

Basic hydraulics.

Ability to:

Perform complex water distribution system maintenance duties.

Use good judgement, learn quickly and retain knowledge, meet deadlines, and perform heavy physical labor.

Communicate with contractors, supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates and to deal effectively with personnel in other city departments and the public.

Give and take oral and written directions, schedule work assignments and keep legible records of estimated job costs.

Train and evaluate job performance of subordinates and to work effectively with a variety of people.

K eep accurate records and make oral or written reports of work completed, unusual incidents or dangerous conditions.

Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and related software, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office applications , NexGen , Munis , ESS, etc .

Read grade stakes, cut sheets, improvement drawings and City Water Maps.

Communicate clear l y and concisely, both oral and in writing.

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

You have:

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing journey level duties in construction or maintenance work involving water systems. One (1) year of supervisory experience as a lead person or above is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12 th ) grade.

License and Certificates: Possess upon appointment and on a continual basis, a valid Class B California Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement or a Class A Driver License may be required. Possess upon appointment, a D-3 certification from the California State Water Resources Control Board.

BENEFITS AND REWARDS:

Depending on employee group, some of these benefits may include:

• Alternative Work Schedule and/or Telecommuting
• Vacation - 80 hours minimum
• 15.5 Paid Holidays
• Generous employer contribution for Health, Dental and Vision coverage
• CalPERS Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.5% at 55 for Classic CalPERS members | 2.0% at 62 for New CalPERS members | 3.0% at 50 for Classic Safety members | 2.7% at 57 for New Safety Members) - No Social Security participation.
• Life and Disability Insurance and Paid Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (employee paid)

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Apply - submit a completed City of Hayward job application, license, and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describe the nature of their professional experience and qualifications.

Application Review - A. Minimum qualifications
B. Completion of the supplemental questionnaire The rating of the supplemental questions may determine application status and/or rank on the eligible list. Applications submitted without all required materials will not be considered.

Job Related Testing (examination) -
Subject Matter Expert Review on responses to supplemental questions.
Supplemental Questionnaire Review -approx. 3 weeks after application submittal The examination process will result in a ranked eligible register of candidates for hiring consideration by the department derived from any of the exam processes mentioned above.

Department Interviews - Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process. Include specific or approximate dates here.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background/reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history verification, medical evaluation, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver's license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Applicants will be notified electronically via Government Jobs as to their status in the selection process. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure they can receive email notice from Neogov/Government Jobs and the City of Hayward. The City of Hayward reserves the right to modify theselection processas necessary to conform to administrative or business necessity. APPLICATIONS Candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.hayward-ca.gov under the Current Vacancies tab or at www.GovernmentJobs.com. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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