Superintendent Distribution

City of Lowell; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lowell seeks a Superintendent Distribution to oversee the Water Utility operations. In this pivotal leadership role, you will plan and supervise water service installation and maintenance. Strong experience in managing teams and municipal water protocols are essential. This position offers competitive hourly wages, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 5 years full-time experience in water service installation or related field, including 1 year in supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of municipal water system principles and construction practices.
• Ability to support planning, assigning, and supervising large-scale work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and review work of subordinates.
• Responsible for budget preparation and compliance oversight.

Skills

Team Management

Supervision

Technical Problem Solving

Budget Management

Planning

Education

Full D4 Operators License or 4C by Mass State Board of Drinking Facilities

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Job description

City of Lowell
Job Posting
Please Post: May 27, 2025
Deadline: July 22, 2025

Job Title: Superintendent Distribution (2801-PG4, J#6468, 3971)
Department: Water Utility
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Head Water Foreman, WSMM, WF, Backflow Treatment Tester, Asst.
Backflow Tester, Laborers
Salary: $44.8263 (min) to $53.7709 (max) per hour with appropriate license; 40 hrs weekly
Union: SEIU Local 888 Chapter 159

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Under direction from the Executive Director or other designated personnel:
Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews work of subordinates under their jurisdiction;
Supervises through subordinates the work assigned to crews engaged in the installation, testing,
repair and maintenance of water service connections and lines from mains to buildings;
Supervises through subordinates the work assigned to crews engaged in the installation, testing,
and repair of fire hydrants, mains, gates, connections and meters;
Makes regular rounds of assigned projects to inspect conditions, insure compliance with
departmental procedures and accepted trade practices; provides technical advice and assistance to
subordinate foremen;
Investigates major complaints regarding activities of the department; Recommends to Executive
Director corrective discipline for subordinates;
Responsible for directing, instructing, advising, checking, and supervising subordinates as to
schedules, methods, standards of performance, rules and regulations, safety precautions and other
matters affecting their work;
Assists in budget preparation; makes requests for supplies, equipment and services; Performs other
related as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages 3-10 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 2-20 employees in the Water Utility.
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out
supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding
and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
5 years full time experience in water service installation construction of related field of which 1
year was in a supervisory capacity.
Must have complete knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment and materials used
in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the municipal water distribution
system, including mains, service connections, gates, hydrants and meters.
Thorough knowledge of the municipal water system.
Working knowledge of PC's, Microsoft Windows, Access, Excel or applicable software. Knowledge of
the hazards and safety precautions involved in water distribution construction and repair work.
Ability to plan, assign and supervise and review large-scale construction, maintenance and repair
work.
Ability to read, interpret and apply engineering drawings and specifications pertaining to water
distribution construction and repair work.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment, and discretion in carrying out work details
and allocating work to subordinates, and to instruct and supervise all levels of workers.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability
to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals,
technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business
correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to
questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial
reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers,
regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles
for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present
information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common
fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized
situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations
where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished
in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Full D4 Operators License or 4C by the Mass State Board of Drinking Facilities. Mass. Driver's
License.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100
pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or
caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical
shock; explosives; risk of radiation; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is
usually loud.
The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and
CORI, post offer.

Qualified individuals should apply by the deadline of July 22, 2025 by submitting
application/resume with cover letter using the City of Lowell job opportunities online portal:
https://cityoflowellma.munisselfservice.com/ess/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The City is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion through equitable opportunities for
all community members. The aim is for our workforce, including contractors, to be truly
representative of all sections of society and our community, and for each team member to feel
respected while fostering belonging.

The City of Lowell assures that every individual shall have equal access to all City employment
opportunities. The City is all-inclusive and no person shall be denied equal access because of
race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
ilitary service, or physical/mental disability.
EOE/AA/504 Employer