Water Superintendent

City of Troy (Michigan); Troy (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Troy (Michigan) seeks a Water Department Manager to oversee maintenance, capital projects, and budgeting for the water division. The role requires strong supervisory skills and extensive experience in water systems.

Responsibilities include budget development, staff supervision, and collaboration with city officials on planning and safety programs. A CDL and utilities licenses are preferred alongside relevant experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum five years of water/wastewater construction or maintenance experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the departmental budget.
• Oversees and maintains annual budget; tracks expenditures monthly.
• Supervises all employees and assigns tasks; ensures discipline and development.
• Maintains inventories and purchases supplies per City policies.
• Represents the department in planning and safety programs.

Skills

Budget management

Supervisory leadership

Project management

Reading engineering grades

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some college preferred

Job description

General Purpose of Position

Manages and oversees the maintenance of water department operations, completion of complex projects, and work on capital projects.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Develops and manages the departmental budget.

• Proposes line-item budget based on prior year
• Tracks expenditures on a monthly basis
• Receives and tracks monthly expenses to stay within budget
• Prepares and distributes the appropriate information needed to prepare annual budget
• Oversees and maintains annual budget

Supervises departmental personnel

• Supervises all employees, establishing all scheduling practices and assigning appropriate tasks
• Oversees needed discipline and tracks all applicable documentation
• Assures professional development for each employee

Performs Administrative Duties Related To Departmental Functions

• Maintains adequate inventories of supplies and equipment
• Purchases supplies following City policies and procedures
• Advises Public Works Superintendent regarding progress of projects and assigned jobs
• Assists and works with the Public Works Superintendent on departmental projects
• Develops bid specifications for equipment and/or projects
• Participates in the City's comprehensive planning process
• Complete all reports and paperwork as required

Maintains well houses

• Cleans equipment and facility
• Maintains proper pressure and chemical balance in system
• Make sure water towers are at proper levels
• Troubleshoots gauge or pumps malfunctions
• Refills chemicals, air tubes, etc. when necessary

Installs and maintains potable water system

• Checks and maintains well houses, pumps and other system components
• Removes and replaces components when needed
• Determines if components can be repaired or must be replaced
• Checks system components to assure proper operation

Participates in public relations and education

• Communicates regularly with various stakeholders, including City staff, other government entities, contractors and developers
• Attends board meetings and other meetings as required
• Provides technical assistance to city officials and the general public regarding water and wastewater issues as requested

Oversees the City's safety programs for all but Police Department

• Prepares agenda for monthly safety meetings
• Types and distributes minutes
• Schedules employee trainings, as required
• Maintains separate safety files
• Completes annual safety evaluation according to insurance provider

Education and Experience

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent; some college or vocational training in civil engineering or a related field is preferred. At least five years of progressively responsible water or wastewater construction or maintenance experience is strongly recommended, with at least three years of supervisory experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Licenses and Certifications

The person in this position must have a valid Class B commercial driver's license with airbrakes certification and must be able to obtain a class C Missouri Water Operator's license, a class C Wastewater Operator's license, and a DS3 license.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge

• Supervisory principles, practices, and procedures
• Project management practices and procedures
• City's purchasing policies and procedures
• Inventory management principles and methods
• Proper maintenance, repair, and use of heavy equipment, including aerial bucket lift truck, tandem axle dump truck and skid loader
• Minor mechanical repairs on the truck and other machinery
• Proper installation, maintenance, and repair of water and wastewater systems
• Proper storage and use of various chemicals
• Lift station operations and maintenance
• Basic civil engineering for determining and digging grades
• Basic environmental standards for water, sewer, and wastewater treatment systems
• Layout of city streets
• Turf management principles and practices
• Basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical and concrete techniques
• Maintenance methods of grounds, buildings, and equipment
• Basic equipment maintenance and repair
• Basic civil engineering principles
• Proper materials and equipment
• Federal and state statutes concerning the work of the department
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication as well as algebraic and geometric functions
• General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills And Abilities

• Apply supervisory techniques to practical situations
• Manage a departmental budget
• Develop bid specifications
• Effectively negotiate contracts and other agreements
• Effectively manage personnel, equipment and supplies to maximize departmental efficiency
• Read and interpret engineering grades
• Use various types of heavy equipment, including aerial bucket lift truck, tandem axle dump truck and skid loader
• Complete required testing on water pressure, flow and static pressure for fire hydrants
• Accurately locate buried water lines
• Install, maintain and repair water and sewer system components
• Follow procedures to maintain vehicles and equipment
• Use various types of equipment, including weedeaters, blowers, and tractors
• Examine a repair or maintenance issue and determine an effective solution
• Use common sense
• Pay attention to detail
• Complete detailed work accurately
• Work effectively with a wide range of people
• Meet specified deadlines
• Prioritize daily workflow
• Work as a team member with other employees
• Communicate effectively with others, both oral and written
• Work autonomously when necessary
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
• Deal with others in a professional manner
• Maintain professional composure in heated situations
• Develop, implement, and follow departmental and City policies and procedures