Water Distribution Field Supervisor

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk seeks a Utility Maintenance Supervisor for the Water Distribution Division. The role supervises crews, maintains site records, and assists in budgeting. A CDL may be required and responsibilities include safety inspections, soil checks, and underground excavations for water piping.

Location is Norfolk, VA, with standard weekday hours and potential for after-hours emergencies. Four+ years in utility maintenance and a high school diploma are expected; further training may be

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• More than four years utility maintenance/repair/construction experience.
• Valid CDL may be required within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises crews by visiting job sites, evaluating staff performance, assigning workers to planned tasks and worksites, assisting crew when needed, and handling customer complaints.
• Maintains records by keeping inventory reports, documenting repairs, writing work orders, and supervising and documenting deliveries.
• Contributes to the development and preparation of annual budget by assisting with cost estimates, coordinating the preparation of specifications for equipment and materials.
• Monitors safety conditions by conducting safety inspections, informing employees about safety precautions, setting up traffic controls, overseeing the facility's security, operating backhoe, performing soil checks, and handling underground excavation for water pipes.
• Assists and may coordinate orientation and on-going training of workers.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Record-keeping

Budget coordination

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

City of Norfolk seeks a Utility Maintenance Supervisor for the Water Distribution Division. The role supervises crews, maintains site records, and assists in budgeting. A CDL may be required and responsibilities include safety inspections, soil checks, and underground excavations for water piping.

Location is Norfolk, VA, with standard weekday hours and potential for after-hours emergencies. Four+ years in utility maintenance and a high school diploma are expected; further training may be