Field Operations Supervisor

Job Title

Serves as principal assistant to the Zone Manager. Assists in and implements approved work, training, and safety programs at the branch level of organization. Schedules and assigns work to subordinate employees or crews. Observes work in progress and directs or recommends corrective actions. Interviews job applicants. Recommends new hires, pay raises and other personnel actions. May prepare reports such as time records, work progress, and disposition of materials. Helps prepare budget estimates, assists in controlling the expenditure of approved funds. Oversee/inspect contractor projects, property damage investigations, and hit water/sewer line investigations. Perform quality control checks. Assist in creating proposals for capital projects. Must be able to perform inspections on emergency projects and capital projects. Demonstrates knowledge and use of computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and related documentation procedures. Initiates work orders. Regularly interfaces with customers, contractors, and the public. Subject to be on call 24/7. Performs other duties as assigned or required. Maintains job safety standards (personal protection equipment, etc.); complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules; trains new team members on safe work practices. Regularly attend required safety, job related, and certification training classes as required. The designated Supervisor will oversee the zone in the zone manager's absence. Assist in completing and approving time, daily overtime, equipment, and end of the month reports. Provide assistance to the Zone Manager with annual preparation and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) planning. Assist the Zone Manager with measuring team performance using standardized performance measures and improving productivity through an effective and continuous improvement process. Update and close work orders. Environmental conditions will include hazards consisting of weather conditions, chemical agents, energized machinery, biological agents, oncoming traffic, and other dangerous situations.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Must possess a valid vehicle operator's license.

Field Operations: Commercial Level A Driver's License

Associate degree or two (2) year vocations degree from an accredited college in mechanical, electrical, or welding and three (3) years of experience in operations and/or maintenance or five (5) years of experience in managing activities and employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, or operations of water or sewerage facilities, the last two (2) years of which include administrative, management and supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Field Operations: Hold or be able to obtain Class 3 Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the State of Louisiana, Dept. of Health and Hospitals within three (3) years of employment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position requires moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crunching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing. Position requires ability to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed outdoors and/or indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer; treated/untreated water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices and computer screens.

Benefits

The City of Shreveport offers many benefits including vacation and sick leave, health, dental and vision insurance, 10 paid holidays per calendar year and long term disability.