Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Water/Wastewater Maintenance Supervisor within the DuPage County Public Works Department. The position is located at the Marionbrook Underground Facility located at 17W440 N. Frontage Road, Darien, IL 60561.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is eligible for our complete benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plan, tuition reimbursement, pre-paid legal and credit union.  As a team member at DuPage County, you will also have access to time off with pay on Designated Holidays or holiday pay if required to work, Vacation time, Sick time and Paid Leave.

To learn more about the cost and coverage of the benefits plan, visit Employees Benefit Information.

For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.

Responsibilities include:

• Installs and repairs small pumps (e.g. 40 HP) motors, valves, piping and plumbing systems
• Performs minor design work and fabricates small structures in repair of piping systems or treatment processes
• Supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in equipment operations and crew duties
• Recommends hires and promotions, directs and evaluates employment decisions for all assigned positions
• Maintains equipment (e.g. greases and lubricates engines, motors, pumps, etc.) used in operation of treatment plants and sewer and water systems
• Assists in repair and maintenance of heating and refrigeration systems (i.e. gas fired boilers, chillers, natural gas compressors, etc.)
• Operates tools, (e.g. lathes, milling machines, welders, saws, torches, etc.) in maintenance and repair of system.
• Operates basic and complex equipment (e.g. backhoe, flusher, front end loader, light bulldozers, etc.) in the excavation and repair of sewers and watermains
• Builds forms, pours and finishes concrete and performs asphalt repairs
• Project management
• Procurement of materials and services
• Assistance with long term planning of the department support

Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma equivalent 
• Seven years of field maintenance and mechanical experience coupled with heavy equipment operations and diagnosis experience
• Two years of supervisory experience
• Must possess and maintain in good standing, a valid Illinois Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with an air brakes endorsement

A post offer physical is required.
A post offer drug screen is required. 
A pre-employment background check is required. 
 
This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing requirements of the United States Department of Transportation - Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.  Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work. 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The work environment for this position regularly includes working near moving mechanical parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles.

Salary : $105,000 - $110,000