Utility Maintenance Supervisor

themdc; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) is seeking a skilled supervisor for utility pipeline repair and construction. You will oversee medium-sized crews, coordinate water and sewer pipeline emergencies, leaks, and maintenance projects, and ensure safe, timely completion.

The role requires knowledge of water and sewer systems, a high school diploma plus 6 years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 6 years in utility pipeline repair/construction.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medium-sized work crews handling water and sewer pipelines.
• Direct operations of heavy equipment for pipeline projects and emergencies.
• Coordinate leak investigations, repairs, and maintenance of pipelines and basins.
• Ensure safe, timely completion of pipeline projects and emergency responses.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pipeline repair

Pipeline construction

Water/sewer systems knowledge

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) provides quality water supply, water pollution control, mapping, and household hazardous waste collection to eight member municipalities: Bloomfield, East Hartford, Hartford, Newington, Rocky Hill, West Hartford, Wethersfield and Windsor. Additionally, the MDC provides drinking water to portions of Farmington, Glastonbury, East Granby and South Windsor, known as the MDC's non-member towns.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

This is a very responsible utility repair supervisory position involving the supervision of medium size work crews including the supervision and coordination of water and sewer pipeline emergencies, leaks, investigations and repair and maintenance of pipelines. Work involves responsibility for safe, effective and timely completion of pipeline projects. Duties include directing a work crew in operating heavy equipment, installing or repairing pipeline systems, directing sanitary sewer and storm sewer and catch basin cleaning, clearing and pumping operations, leak investigations and resolution of system and pipeline emergencies. . This work requires that the employee have knowledge, skill and ability in water and sewer pipeline construction, repair and maintenance principles and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus six (6) years of progressively responsible utility pipeline repair or construction experience including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year-basis. Must have a valid driver's license.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

Relevant education, experience, skills, managerial/supervisory ability and/or performance aptitudes as reflected in the position's job specification. The Department Head shall make the final selection. The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

People of all backgrounds, including people of color, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V