Water & Sewer Field Operations Lead

Construction Association of Michigan; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Association of Michigan is seeking a qualified supervisor to oversee crews maintaining and repairing the City’s water distribution system, customer metering, and sewer networks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated superintendent.

The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and coordination with contractors; candidates should have relevant public works experience and a high school diploma with several years of related work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) years of related work experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience in public works or water/sewer utility environments.
• Equivalent combination of training, education and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, schedules, assigns and evaluates the work of subordinates; provides training and counseling as needed; conducts employee evaluations, handles complaints and grievances; takes disciplinary actions as needed
• Supervises crews engaged in the operation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines, manholes and related systems and customer metering; ensures proper response to wide array of service emergencies
• Assures proper health, safety and environmental standards are followed during the course of the work; complies with all regulatory requirements; inspects work and ensures completion
• Maintains effective relationships with contractors regarding customer service, scheduling and water quality compliance
• Develops and implements safety programs; ensures health, safety and environmental standards are taught and practiced
• Ensures supplies, materials and equipment are available; requisitions as needed
• Coordinates internal and external departments
• Provides meter maintenance operations response dealing with customer issues
• Performs related work as required

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Construction Association of Michigan is seeking a qualified supervisor to oversee crews maintaining and repairing the City’s water distribution system, customer metering, and sewer networks. Work is performed under the general supervision of a designated superintendent.

The role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and coordination with contractors; candidates should have relevant public works experience and a high school diploma with several years of related work.