Water Distribution Operations Lead - Field & Maintenance (PTO)

NJLM; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority seeks a full-time Water Distribution Operation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the authority's water transmission and distribution system in Southeast Morris County. The role supervises field staff, coordinates daily assignments, and ensures asset maintenance, repair, and installation including mains, valves, hydrants, and meters.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years in public water system operations with supervisory

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in public water system operations or related field.
• U.S.-accredited high school diploma or equivalent.
• W-2 Public Water Distribution License or ability to obtain within approved timeframe.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field staff and coordinate daily assignments.
• Oversee maintenance, repair, and installation of mains, valves, hydrants, and meters.
• Support leak detection and utility markout programs.
• Administer services contracts and maintain inventory/records.
• Participate in emergency response activities; availability outside normal hours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority seeks a full-time Water Distribution Operation Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the authority's water transmission and distribution system in Southeast Morris County. The role supervises field staff, coordinates daily assignments, and ensures asset maintenance, repair, and installation including mains, valves, hydrants, and meters.

The ideal candidate has at least seven years in public water system operations with supervisory