Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Senior - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Utility Maintenance Supervisor to lead the Water Distribution Division. This vital role involves overseeing water repair projects, managing a team of supervisors and technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll engage with citizens and contractors daily, conduct safety training, and prepare essential reports and budgets. This position not only offers a chance to make a significant impact in the community but also provides a one-time signing bonus and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment. If you're passionate about public service and have the skills to lead, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

One-time $5,000 Signing Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• More than four years experience as a maintenance repair supervisor.
• Valid commercial driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage water repair projects and supervise multiple teams.
• Conduct safety training and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Prepare reports, budgets, and coordinate emergency responses.

Skills

Management Skills

Safety Training

Project Supervision

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Additional Training Beyond High School

Tools

Hansen Work Management System

Closed Circuit Computerized Television Equipment

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Utility Maintenance Supervisor, Senior within our Water Distribution Division. This person schedules, coordinates, and assigns work to multiple supervisors, crew leaders, technicians, equipment operators, and subordinates for the purpose of maintaining and/or repairing water systems. Daily contact with citizens, contractors, and other city departments. Conduct safety training and inspect worksites daily for OSHA compliance. Prepare reports, evaluations, timesheets, and budgets. Schedule and conduct interviews for hiring and promoting personnel. Investigate and make reports on vehicle and personnel accidents. Administers disciplinary action as needed.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for managing water repair projects. Generates and assigns work orders for supervisors and crews. Contacts and meets with citizens, contractors, vendors, private utility companies, and other City departments daily to ensure City policies and regulations are followed.
• Reviews and supervises projects from beginning until completion. Inspects work quality and safety to ensure it meets or exceeds industry standards. Uses computers daily to generate work orders, records related data, fills out timesheets, and reviews timesheets of subordinates, assigning overtime as needed.
• Inspects worksites for departmental crews and private contractors to ensure all City, State, and Federal safety rules and regulations are followed daily. Designs and implements safety training for employees. Enters deep excavations and uses closed circuit computerized television equipment in manholes daily in all weather conditions.
• Performs administrative duties by writing reports, keeping daily logs and timesheets, generating work orders, and completing evaluations. Performs emergency and standby work coordination. Assigns essential personnel for duties during emergencies and inclement weather events; coordinates work crews for rotating standby shifts and unscheduled calls for repairs.
• Maintains facilities and grounds by applying chemicals to lakes, dredging and harvesting weeds, taking readings and samples, performing maintenance and repairs to facilities, and repairing and maintaining equipment. Meets with all internal and external customers to make decisions on repairs, safety rules and regulations, purchases of material, and enforcement of policies daily. Meets with customers prior to and after job completion to ensure that high-quality standards are met and maintained.
• Oversees the excavations of ditches and outfalls by assessing their condition, locating utilities, tracking and documenting work progress, and addressing environmental issues.
• Controls inventory by taking yearly inventory and procuring supplies and materials from vendors and the City's storehouse while following purchasing guidelines.
• Contributes to the development and preparation of the annual budget by assisting with cost estimates and coordinating the preparation of specifications for equipment and materials.
• Maintains retention ponds by assessing, scheduling, and supervising work, tracking costs, and assisting in light maintenance of aeration pumps.
• Snow Removal Team: Supervises, coordinates, schedules, assigns, and trains the snow removal team. Assigns essential personnel for duties during emergency weather events.
• Manages the on-the-job (OJT) training program to include asphalt, concrete, equipment operation licensing, and work zone safety. Responsible for tracking the progress of employees for current positions as well as for promotion. Maintains all documentation of training, including data entry into the Hansen work management system.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency with additional training beyond high school also desirable.

More than four years experience as a maintenance repair supervisor.

Valid commercial driver's license is preferred. Additional duty-specific training and certification may be required within six months of employment.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Stand-by duty rotation is required)
Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia 23504

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on-call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.