Supervisor - Water Treatment Plant Maintenance (Dallas Water Utilities - Civil Service)

Supervisor-Water Treatment Plant Maintenance

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Job Summary

The Supervisor-Water Treatment Plant Maintenance oversees, supervises, manages, and monitors all mechanical work completed on wastewater and water treatment plant facilities. Assigns work, provides technical advice, orders parts, and maintains maintenance schedules.

Essential Functions

1 Provides leadership, expertise, and direction for the water treatment plant facilities maintenance and operation; prioritizes tasks, schedules and assigns work, and oversees maintenance schedules and related work.

2 Supervises, oversees, manages, and directs subordinate mechanical personnel engaged in breakdown and preventative maintenance, installation of new and updated parts, and modification of plant equipment for the facilities; manages inventory and keeps accurate track of maintenance, repair, and replacement operations.

3 Participates in the development and implementation of long range plans, programs, and schedules; determines goals and objectives needing emphasis; directs and coordinates work through leaders or team chiefs, and provides mechanical, technical, and other maintenance direction as needed.

4 Reviews, evaluates, and checks repair and maintenance work performed by technicians; assesses and inspects mechanical work and ensures compliance with OEM specifications; ensures proper documentation of operations and participates in discussions and decisions during meetings.

5 Initiates and develops orders for parts, materials, and supplies to ensure constant flow of efficient work; ensures equipment availability, reliability, and capacity in support of water meters, vehicles, and related work.

6 Provides on sight inspection, evaluation, and troubleshooting; provides support and direction for Technicians and clerical staff, develops and creates work orders, and enforces compliance with regulatory standards.

7 Hears and resolves serious complaints or simple grievances from employees; refers serious grievances to higher level managers; effects disciplinary actions or recommends serious disciplinary actions to managers.

8 Finds and implements methods to improve water treatment plant operations and maintenance activities.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Knowledge of Water Treatment Plant Facilities and operations

2 Knowledge of safety rules and precautions.

3 Knowledge of electronics, mechanics, water meters, and other equipment.

4 Ability to troubleshoot equipment and implement solutions.

5 Ability to plan, assign, train, direct, and evaluate administrative, trade/technical, or professional employees.

6 Ability to read various manuals and diagrams

7 Ability to use and instruct in various types of hand tools, power tools, and troubleshooting equipment.

8 Ability to supervise and manage a staff, assign work, and give performance feedback.

9 Ability to understand technical terminology.

10 Ability to maintain record keeping or work log system.

11 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing

12 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience:

• Six (6) years of experience in repair/maintenance of heavy water/sewage plant equipment

• Two (2) years of experience with lead work/supervisory/project management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above.)

License:

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Salary Range

$29.12 - $35.35

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.