Utilities Maintenance Supervisor

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

This job posting closes at 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 12, 2025.

The Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Utilities Maintenance Supervisor in the Drinking Water Division of Operations.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, directs, participates, and supervises the work of crews involved in a variety of general construction activities including the installation, repair, and maintenance of water utility infrastructure and potable/recycled water distribution systems within the Operations Department; and performs a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: 

• Develops and implements goals and objectives related to assigned section; establishes schedules and methods for the installation, repair, and maintenance of the District’s distribution system and general construction activities; implements policies and procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of staff involved in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the District’s water distribution pipelines, fire hydrants, and related utility systems, road repair, pest and vegetation maintenance, including maintenance of utility right-of-way accessibility and general construction activities.
• Evaluates operations and activities of assigned section; recommends improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
• Assists Division Manager and/or Department Director in developing and administering section budget; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and controls expenditures.
• Recommends to Division Manager and/or Department Director the selection of staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; evaluates performance standards, and implements discipline procedures.
• Monitors work sites and ensures adherence to safe work practices related to traffic control in accordance with California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), trenching and excavation safety in accordance with Cal OSHA Title 8, safe operation of heavy equipment and commercial vehicles at work sites and on public and private roadways.
• Coordinates daily activities with contractors, vendors, utilities, District or external inspectors, other District departments, divisions, and sections to properly plan jobs and minimize damage to public or private property as well as minimizing inconvenience to the public.
• Coordinates work activities with outside local and State agencies. Participates in the development of technical reports and documentation.
• Receives and responds to customer complaints, concerns and inquiries; develops cost estimates per customer request. Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.