Water Superintendent

Water Superintendent

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

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and manages the departmental budget
• Supervises departmental personnel
• Performs administrative duties related to departmental functions
• Maintains well houses
• Installs and maintains potable water system
• Oversees City Cemetery
• Participates in public relations and education
• Oversees the City's safety programs for all but Police Department
• May occasionally serve as an equipment operator
• Serves as other departmental personnel as needed
• Performs similar duties for other City departments as assigned
• Performs other duties as directed

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

• 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
• The 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