Utility Maintenance Supervisor

Utility Maintenance Supervisor

The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for a Utility Maintenance Supervisor in our Water Distribution Division. This person is responsible for visiting work sites; maintaining records, such as inventory reports, work orders and delivery documentation; contributing to the development and preparation of annual budget; monitoring traffic safety and security conditions; checking soil compactness in streets for proper stability and density; and perform underground excavation as needed to lay water pipes or make repairs.

Essential Functions

• Supervises crews by visiting job sites, evaluating staff performance, assigning workers to planned tasks and worksites, assisting crew when needed, conducting performance evaluations and reviews, and handling customer complaints.
• Maintains records by keeping inventory reports, documenting repairs, writing work orders, and supervising and documenting deliveries.
• Contributes to the development and preparation of annual budget by assisting with cost estimates, coordinating the preparation of specifications for equipment and materials.
• Monitors safety conditions by conducting safety inspections, informing employees about safety precautions, setting up traffic controls, overseeing the facility's security, operating backhoe, performs soils checks, and making repairs or installing underground excavations for placement of pipes for water.
• Assists and may coordinate the orientation and on-going training of workers by reviewing performance of routine and assigned duties.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. More than four years utility maintenance/repair/construction experience.

Additional Information & Requirements

Valid commercial driver's license may be required. Additional, duty specific training and certification may be required within six months. Work Location: 1316 Ballentine Boulevard, Norfolk, Virginia Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, after hours, weekends, and/or holiday shifts in response to emergencies and severe weather.