Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor - Jefferson County (Environmental Services)

Personnel Board of Jefferson County; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan (employer-sponsored)

Paid holidays and paid leave

Job summary

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County seeks a Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor to plan, assign, and review the work of maintenance staff servicing pump stations. You will oversee the CMMS to ensure activities are completed and documented, develop safety training, and monitor shop inventory and budget.

You will collaborate with the Sewer Maintenance Superintendent and WRF Maintenance Manager to coordinate activities countywide.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience in heavy industrial mechanical maintenance and repair of pumps, blowers, motors, gear boxes, engines.
• Experience operating machine shop equipment (lathes, drill presses, milling machines, cut-off saws, hydraulic presses, grinders, welding equipment).
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and specification manuals.
• Experience using email, word processing and spreadsheets, and work order systems.
• Experience following and documenting safety policies in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with budgetary functions by monitoring expenditures and supporting budget development.
• Manage inventory to meet maintenance needs.
• Oversee fabrication of machinery parts using shop equipment.
• Direct daily maintenance operations ensuring safe plant operations.
• Produce reports and correspondence for regulatory and internal use.
• Supervise staff by assigning tasks and providing training.

Skills

Heavy industrial mechanical

Blueprint reading

Office software (Email, Excel, Word, &

Tools

Lathes

Drill presses

Milling machines

Cut-off saws

Hydraulic presses

Grinders

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor to plan, assign, and review the work of maintenance staff servicing pump stations. Responsibilities include overseeing the computerized maintenance management system to ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented properly, developing and delivering safety training, and monitoring shop inventory and budget. The Shop Supervisor works closely with the Sewer Maintenance Superintendent and WRF Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to daily operations. Work is performed throughout Jefferson County’s sanitary sewer collection system.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below:

Target Close Date

10/23/2026

Pay Grade

Grade 24

Type

Full time

Job Summary

Jefferson County is seeking a well-qualified, motivated Water Reclamation Facility Shop Supervisor to plan, assign, and review the work of maintenance staff servicing pump stations. Responsibilities include overseeing the computerized maintenance management system to ensure maintenance activities are completed and documented properly, developing and delivering safety training, and monitoring shop inventory and budget. The Shop Supervisor works closely with the Sewer Maintenance Superintendent and WRF Maintenance Manager to coordinate maintenance activities and minimize disruptions to daily operations. Work is performed throughout Jefferson County’s sanitary sewer collection system.

Compensation & Benefits

Jefferson County provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is presented below: $62,920 - $97,593

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.
• Work experience in heavy industrial mechanical field repairing and maintaining equipment such as pumps, blowers, motors, gear boxes, engines.
• Work experience operating industrial machine shop equipment such as lathes, drill presses, milling machines, cut-off saws, hydraulic presses, grinders, cutting and welding equipment, etc. to fabricate or repair machine parts.
• Work experience reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and specification manuals.
• Work experience using email software, word processing/spreadsheet software, and work order tracking systems.
• Work experience following and documenting safety policies and procedures within an industrial setting.

Targeted Qualifications

• Experience using computerized maintenance management systems associated with completing work orders (e.g., Cityworks).
• Experience troubleshooting electrical problems in pump station control panels and level control systems (e.g., repairing large pumps or generators).
• Experience supervising or leading a team in a heavy industrial/mechanical environment.

Typical Job Duties

• Assists with budgetary functions by monitoring departmental expenditures and providing recommendations to assist in the development and administration of departmental budgets.
• Assists with the management of inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) in order to maintain proper inventory levels necessary to meet the operational needs of the maintenance department.
• Oversees, directs and participates in the fabrication of machinery parts such as pump shafts, pistons, and other equipment parts by using lathe, milling machines, and welding equipment.
• Directs day to day maintenance operations to ensure the performance of general and preventative maintenance of Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) equipment and ensure proper and safe plant operations.
• Produces reports and other types of written correspondence to document departmental activities, communicate information, and provide required information to regulatory agencies.
• Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.

Physical Demands

Job is primarily sedentary, but may also require occasional moderate physical exertion required for lifting, carrying, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is performed in both an office setting, and out in the field around WRF equipment and machinery. Work involves the use of standard office equipment, and computer software (maintenance tracking systems, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.), and may also involve the use of various hand and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, grinders, saws etc. Job may require exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, including raw sewage, and may require exposure to airborne contaminants (e.g., dust, odors, smoke, toxic fumes). Job may also require working with and around potentially hazardous equipment and machinery.

Eeo Statement

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.

Accommodation

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail] or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.

Note

This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.

Disclaimer

This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.