What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor position at City of Grand Junction?
The wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is responsible for managing and treating the City's wastewater. The Persigo wastewater treatment plant is the largest treatment works in the western rocky mountain region, with a capacity of 12.5 million gallons per day (mgd). This facility uses advanced technologies such as biotrickling filters for odor control, primary clarifiers, aeration basins, anaerobic digesters, UV disinfection, and an effluent diffuser to treat wastewater to a high standard.
The division has undertaken innovative projects such as developing renewable natural gas from wastewater treatment to be used as vehicle fuel, expanding treatment plant capacity, and developing biosolids beneficial reuse programs for the community.
The division is also responsible for maintaining and operating the extensive sewer network of the city and county, which includes over 600 miles of sewer lines and 26 lift stations. The 40 professionals in the wastewater division are organized into five teams: collections, operations, maintenance, laboratory, and industrial pretreatment. These teams work collaboratively to ensure that the city's wastewater is managed efficiently and effectively, with minimal impact on the environment.
Overall, the wastewater division at the City of Grand Junction is committed to providing high-quality wastewater treatment services to the community, while also embracing innovative technologies and practices to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. At the City of Grand Junction, we are committed to promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship, and we believe that our wastewater treatment plant plays a critical role in achieving these goals.
- Supervise a dedicated team of 10 Utility Maintenance Technicians and provide guidance, training, goals, and performance feedback.
- Coordinate and prioritize operational activities to ensure optimal efficiency while meeting all workgroup objectives.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment, machinery, and systems to identify maintenance needs and address them promptly.
- Manage the deployment and assignment of 6 crews operating two high pressure jetter trucks, two combination vacuum/jetter trucks, and two CCTV pipeline inspection trucks.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, standards, and safety protocols.
- Maintain accurate records of operational activities and operator log.
- Fulfill the role of Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) for the collection system and prepare and submit regulatory reports and notifications as required.
- Assist Wastewater Services Manager in the preparation and justification of annual budget for the collection’s workgroup.
- Keep abreast of industry developments, emerging technologies, and best practices in wastewater plant operations.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Four (4) years of experience in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public works facilities including one (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training in maintenance, construction or a related field.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire, Collections and Distribution IV Certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume or attachments.
Explore the Area:
Grand Junction, Colorado is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.
Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!
At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Salary : $7,058 - $7,944
