Utility Maintenance Supervisor

The Metropolitan District (MDC); South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan District (MDC) in Connecticut is seeking a responsible utility repair supervisor to oversee medium-size crews, coordinate water and sewer pipeline emergencies, leaks, investigations, and maintenance projects.

The role requires strong knowledge of pipeline construction and repair practices, leadership ability, and the capacity to direct heavy equipment operations while ensuring safe, timely completion of projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise medium-size work crews and coordinate water and sewer pipeline activities.
• Direct pipeline emergencies, leaks, investigations and repair projects.
• Oversee heavy equipment operation and ensure safe, timely project completion.
• Direct sanitary sewer and storm sewer cleaning, pumping operations, and maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory ability

Pipeline maintenance knowledge

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