Sewer Transmission Systems Lead & Maintenance Supervisor

City of Tacoma; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Tacoma is seeking a Sewer Transmission Systems Maintenance Supervisor in its Environment and Public Works Department. This role leads daily sewer transmission maintenance, assigns multi-skilled crews, and ensures project completion with a focus on safety and reliability of the wastewater system.

You will develop maintenance programs, analyze performance data, manage workload and budgets, review reports, and mentor staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or vocational school.
• Three (3) years’ experience supervising field maintenance and construction personnel in a wastewater or surface water industry setting.
• Six (6) years' experience in a journey-level craft or engineering field, including three years as a lead supervising journey-level craft trade.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates the work activities of assigned coordinators, field crews and office personnel; perform time approval, authorize and track overtime.
• Monitor daily maintenance and repair activities; inspect and review field work to ensure proper safety precautions are followed. Adjust workload, priorities, and direct assignments of work crews as necessary in response to system emergencies and failures.
• Prepare performance appraisals for subordinates. Make recommendations on hiring and discipline as required.
• Analyze operations, develop and implement maintenance programs and procedures; ensure appropriate training activities are scheduled;.
• provide recommendations on budget related issues; review claims reports for discrepancies; handle inquiries and investigate customer concerns.
• Schedule and prioritize work load, determine appropriate methods, materials and equipment required to perform necessary maintenance and repair work.
• Plan, coordinate and prioritize work requests with business team, City Divisions, contractors and the public; determine resource requirements; Plan and facilitate meetings.
• assess availability of materials and supplies, authorize purchases and review status of purchase orders and deliveries.
• Develop and analyze a variety of reports from the work management system related to the operation, maintenance, and performance of the transmission system. Review and adjust preventative maintenance service levels and performance standards to meet system needs.
• Investigate and resolve customer issues
• Implement and oversee business processes to maintain accurate records and reports for the work unit.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Sewer maintenance

Field inspections

Maintenance planning

Record keeping

Communication

Analytical thinking

Time management

Independent work

Leadership coaching

Supervision

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

3 years lead supervision

6 years craft/engineering

Job description

The City of Tacoma is seeking a Sewer Transmission Systems Maintenance Supervisor in its Environment and Public Works Department. This role leads daily sewer transmission maintenance, assigns multi-skilled crews, and ensures project completion with a focus on safety and reliability of the wastewater system.

You will develop maintenance programs, analyze performance data, manage workload and budgets, review reports, and mentor staff.