Trades Leader - Water Maintenance

Important Notice: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Environmental Services (DES) , Water Sewer Streets (WSS) Bureau, is seeking a Trades Leader for Water Maintenance to join our team and supervise twelve (12) technicians that provide and ensure an adequate supply of quality water for domestic services and fire protection by investigating and repairing leaks, installing new service connections, and maintaining system pressure and flow. Additionally, this manager will lead our night crew (2:00pm to 10:30pm) during the winter months.

Specific duties include:

• Directing crews on-site in a variety of technical procedures such as repairing water mains, completing water service installations, construction activities, etc.;
• Scheduling crew work and ensuring the crew is able to complete work safely using appropriate technical equipment and following applicable County regulations, laws, and accident prevention measures;
• Providing training and monitoring employees in the use of a variety of specialized equipment, technical procedures, and safety methods;
• Responding, communicating with, and mobilizing the team in emergency situations and resolving site issues as they arise, and ensuring safety precautions are taken;
• Ensuring resources, supplies, tools, materials, and equipment are available;
• Performing administrative functions such as time reporting, activity reports, billing coordination, and personal injury, accident, and vehicle reports; and
• Interacting with citizens, contractors, Miss Utility locators, engineers, and surveyors; and on-site facility maintenance staff.

The ideal candidate for this position will have expertise in water maintenance and roadway construction to effectively manage and oversee projects related to water systems, infrastructure repairs and construction activities.

Minimum :

• High School Diploma/GED/Vocational School;
• Three (3) years of trades work experience in water distribution, water utility maintenance, or similar environment which includes experience providing leadership to trades workers and/or managing trades projects; and
Possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL A or B) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

Desirable : Preference may be given to candidates with experience and/or certification in one or more of the following:

• Operating maintenance management software, SCADA, and office administration software;
• Providing maintenance and operation of water valves and fire hydrants;
• Performing and/or overseeing asphalt construction or concrete maintenance work;
• Performing applicable administrative functions; and/or
Possession of a Virginia Water Works Operator Class 5 license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain or provide a copy of their official driving record. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
• A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
• You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
• This position requires learning and following all safety rules and regulations pertaining to job functions which include attending all required safety classes and meetings in order to ensure a safe working environment and to ensure team members are practicing the required safety rules and regulations.
• Work is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments. Outdoor conditions may include all types of weather, moving traffic, exposure to drafts, noise, dust, grease, and dirt with extended periods of standing, walking, bending, crouching, and lifting light to very heavy objects and equipment.
Applicants invited for interview may be asked to participate in job-related skills exercise(s) as part of the hiring process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work hours : Monday - Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; however, the employee may be required to work other shifts (including seasonal evening shift) and overtime as needed. Must be available for call back, and emergencies.

This position may be filled at the full performance or trainee level depending on CDL licensure. Qualified candidates without a CDL will be placed at the trainee level until the CDL requirement is met within the specified timeframe of six (6) months from date of hire.

The salary range for the trainee level is: $71,760.00-$111,217.60 Annually.

The official title of this position is Trades Manager/Leader I.

Arlington County offers a competitive salary and a great benefits package including a Defined Benefit (pension) plan. For more information on Arlington's family friendly benefits click here .

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Please complete each section of the application. Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process and are required for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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