Team Leader - Water Transmission

Great Lakes Water Authority; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Great Lakes Water Authority seeks a Supervisory professional to lead, guide, and train staff within a GLWA facility. You will manage project work, assign tasks, and ensure timely, accurate reporting to meet local, state, and GLWA requirements.

The role emphasizes staff development, safety program support, SOP creation, and performance evaluations, with shift work including evenings, weekends, and emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year in supervisory or leadership role in utility/plant setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan work assignments and manage projects.
• Direct a field team, maintain accurate records of work and timekeeping.
• Prepare reports and logs; develop staff training; support safety programs.
• Attend meetings and prepare SOPs; evaluate staff performance.
• Supervise staff across a facility or unit and handle shifts, including irregular hours.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety program development

Education

Associate degree in related field

Job description

Compensation $43.33 - $60.26 (Based on Experience) Summary Responsible for supervising, guiding, directing, and training staff within a Great Lakes Water Authority facility or functional unit. Manage work on projects and assign and prioritize tasks. Responsible for completing all local, State, Federal and GLWA required reports.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan the work assignments (i.e. manage projects, organize crews)
• Manage and direct a team in the field, ensure accurate records of work and time keeping
• Responsible for record keeping and preparing necessary reports including logs and computer files
• Develop and assist in the training of organization staff and maintain a harmonious work environment.
• Provide and support an ongoing safety and injury prevention program
• Attend meetings
• Prepare and maintain Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepare performance evaluations of assigned team members
• As assigned, supervise all staff within a facility or functional unit
• Perform shift work which includes all day, afternoon, night, weekend, holiday and emergency assignments
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Follow security policies and procedures in carrying out work duties
• Perform quality assurance (QA), quality control (QC) and equipment hand-off of any operations and maintenance projects as assigned
• Carry out management policy and directives
• Assist in disaster preparedness
• Assign shifts, work weeks, holiday coverage, etc.
• Keep up to date with technology and infrastructure
• Facilitate meetings
• Set priorities
• Track attendance
• Approve purchases
• Train and develop staff
• Recommend operational efficiencies
• Recommend and ensure GLWA policies and procedures are adhered to
• Perform related work duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree in related operational or functional fields, such as Applied Technology, Mechatronics, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field, from an accredited college or university; or a combination of related work experience and education may substitute for Associate Degree
• A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or leadership experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in the utility industry or plant setting

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• License or Certification in related operational or functional field

Other Requirements

Valid Michigan Driver’s License

Ability to drive a motor vehicle on all terrain

CDL required based on assignment

Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-A) with an “N” air brake endorsement (Required to obtain within 1 year of employment).

Ability to work irregular hours, to commute to GLWA facilities and work sites, and respond to after-hour emergencies and on-call responses

Essential Requirements Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This position requires the ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, work in confined spaces, elevated locations and descend underground, lift a minimum of 50 pounds, walk, stand, or work for long periods of time, demonstrate normal color perception, hear audible alarms and detect abnormal equipment sounds; visually inspect equipment and processes at any time of the day or night, pass vision, biomechanical and baseline physical and annual fit tests, wear respiratory protection and other personal protective equipment; at specific job sites may require the ability to carry, stack, dig, shovel, hit, push, pull and other efforts that require considerable physical strength.

Environmental Working Requirements

This position requires the ability to work in all conditions involving exposure to outside elements and seasonal weather. Work will be in an office or field environment, at remote sites or locations within the GLWA Service Area.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment. This includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and team member discount programs. Retirement and Retirement Health Savings are effective the first day of employment. Note: Part-Time employment is not eligible for health benefits, however, is eligible to participate in the 457 Retirement Plan.

GLWA is an equal opportunity employer.

One Water, One Team

When you work at Great Lakes Water Authority, you help make a difference in the environment and in your local community. “One water, one team” is more than just a phrase, it’s a way of doing business. Here, you don’t work for GLWA, you work with GLWA. And together, we’re racing toward a shared goal to become the region’s most-trusted, high-quality water and wastewater resource. We are all strategic partners on the path to becoming a Utility of the Future, and GLWA prioritizes the recruitment and selection of highly talented, well-qualified individuals to help us get there. We have moved to a new recruiting system. You will need to create a new profile in this system and complete an application. You will have the option to upload your resume to streamline the application process. This will make all our future follow-ups a great experience! You can also track the status of your application with ease.