Utility Mechanic Supervisor (Wastewater Operations)

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a supervisor for Wastewater Operations Maintenance to lead collection system and plant maintenance teams at 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston. You will plan, coordinate, and direct daily activities, ensuring crews have proper supplies and safe working conditions.

The role emphasizes training, performance evaluations, and production reporting, with a focus on efficiency and adherence to policies. A Texas Driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five years of experience in skilled building or mechanical maintenance.
• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• May substitute one year of related college or vocational education for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs activities of maintenance crews.
• Organizes and assigns work and monitors progress.
• Trains new employees and maintains attendance records.
• Reviews policies, prepares performance reports, and ensures safety compliance.
• Oversees preventive maintenance of vehicles, machinery, and tools.

Job description

Applications Accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Wastewater Operations Maintenance

Location: 7440 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77051, USA*

Workdays & Hours: 7:00am - 4:00pm*

Subject to change*

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Plans, coordinates, and directs the activities of groups of employees within the same department who are engaged in providing Collection System, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance and or Lift Station services. Organizes and assigns the work of collection system maintenance crews, monitors work in progress. Ensures that employees have adequate work supplies and properly functioning equipment in order to perform assigned tasks. Analyzes and resolves staff, equipment and operating problems. Reviews operations policies and procedures; recommends changes to increase efficiency and implements approved changes. Trains new employees. Sets up and maintains employee attendance records. Prepares periodic employee performance evaluations; reviews contents with the employee. Prepares periodic production reports as required and/or requested. Assists with daily operations tasks as needed; drives City vehicle. Oversees preventive maintenance of assigned vehicles, yard maintenance, equipment, plant machinery and tools. Observes safety regulations and ensures that crews do the same.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position routinely requires lifting moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds) and very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There is routine exposure to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Department of Houston Public WorksEmergency Management position at the Tier I Level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a high school diploma or a GED. May require specified vocational competence in the operation of mechanical or electronic equipment.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Five (5) years of experience in skilled building or mechanical maintenance are required (may include one (1) year of experience as a Houston Water Operations Technician). One year of directly related college or vocational education may be substituted for up to one (1) year of work experience. An Associate's degree or higher may substitute for two years of the experience requirement.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Driver's License and compliance with the City of Houston policy on driving (AP 2-2). Candidates that are knowledgeable in the wastewater collection system, wastewater treatment plants, wastewater lift stations, and or consent decree related items.

*Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION

Yes. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade 18

EOE Equal Opportunity Employment

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.