WATER & SEWER UTILITY SUPERVISOR

Town of Culpeper; Culpeper (VA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Culpeper’s Public Works Department is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Water & Sewer Utility Supervisor. The role leads water utility crews, utility inspectors, utility locator, meter technician, suppliers, and contractors engaged in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities and streets.

Primary duties include supervising repairs and installations, operating medium and heavy equipment, ensuring safety training, and coordinating with GPS/GIS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in water utilities and heavy equipment.
• CDL license valid in Virginia required.
• VDOT Work Zone Supervisor certification and VDEQ Backflow Prevention certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise water utility crews, inspectors, locators, meter techs, suppliers and Contractors.
• Repair, install, and maintain water/sewer lines, meters and related infrastructure.
• Operate medium/heavy equipment and oversee preventive maintenance.
• Ensure safety training and compliance with work zone and utility regulations.
• Oversee taps, meter installations, and gas/electric line locating activities.
• Utilize GPS, GIS, TV surveys and AMR systems in daily operations.
• Support road/drainage maintenance and snow/ice removal as needed.

Skills

Water utilities

Heavy equipment operation

Safety training

Reading grades & stakes

Crew supervision

Education

High school diploma

CDL license

VDOT Work Zone Supervisor cert

VDEQ Backflow Prevention cert

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

WATER & SEWER UTILITY SUPERVISOR

Town of Culpeper

Salary Range: $80,781.36 - $129,250.17

The Town of Culpeper’s Public Works Department is seeking a qualified applicant for the position of Water & Sewer Utility Supervisor.

Primary functions include:

• Lead and supervise water utility crews, utility inspectors, utility locator, meter technician, suppliers, and contractors engaged in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater utilities and streets.
• Supervise and participate in the repair, installation, and maintenance of water and sewer lines, water mains, water meters, sewer lines, manholes, clean-outs, and related utility infrastructure.
• Operate medium and heavy equipment, including backhoes, dump trucks, motor graders, tractors, street sweepers, bush hogs, and other equipment used in utility and street maintenance operations.
• Ensure the safety and training of water utility crew members and ensure proper operation and preventive maintenance of Town equipment and vehicles.
• Oversee water taps, water meter installations, automated meter system components, sewer line cleaning, manhole repairs, drainage ditch maintenance, and utility line locating activities.
• Utilize technology and equipment including GPS, GIS, TV survey instruments, automated meter reading systems, field programmers, two-way radios, cellular phones, and computer applications.
• Assist with road and drainage maintenance, utility cut repairs, right-of-way mowing, snow and ice removal, and other related public works activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable water utility, safety, and work zone requirements and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and maintaining water utilities and heavy construction equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of laws and regulations governing water distribution, sewage collection, and equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions related to utility construction, maintenance, and equipment operation.
• Skill in operating a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment and making minor equipment repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to read grades and stakes and understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform minor repairs and adjustments.
• Ability to supervise crew members, assigned personnel, and contractors and establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Education & Experience:Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and considerable experience in the operation and maintenance of water utilities and heavy motorized equipment. Possession of an appropriate CDL valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Possession of VDOT Work Zone Supervisor certification and VDEQ Backflow Prevention certification is required.

Open until filled.