Utility Maintenance Supervisor

The Metropolitan District (MDC); Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC) in Hartford, CT, seeks a very responsible utility repair supervisor to oversee medium-size crews and coordinate water and sewer pipeline emergencies, leaks, investigations and repairs. The role requires knowledge of construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines to ensure timely completion of projects.

The incumbent will direct a work crew operating heavy equipment, install or repair pipeline systems, and oversee sanitary and storm sewer cleaning,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent plus six years of progressively responsible utility pipeline repair or construction experience including at least two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise medium size work crews and coordinate water and sewer pipeline emergencies, leaks, investigations and repairs.
• Direct and supervise work in operating heavy equipment and installation or repair of pipeline systems.
• Direct sanitary sewer and storm sewer and catch basin cleaning, pumping operations, and leak investigations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Pipeline repair

Water/sewer construction

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.

The Metropolitan District seeks to ensure the diversity of its workforce through non-discriminatory employment practices. 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