Assistant Water Superintendent

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Assists the Superintendent in planning and supervising the operation, maintenance, and construction work of the water department to provide an adequate supply of potable water to residential and commercial users. Supervises treatment, storage and pumping of water.

Supervises Foreman and work crews providing new water installations and main extensions, general water line maintenance and emergency repairs; estimates costs of proposed water system construction work; reviews plans and inspects installations of developers and contractors for compliance with standards.

Coordinates maintenance and repair of water department vehicles and other equipment, including but not limited to backhoes and compressors.

Plans and schedules maintenance of buildings and grounds to ensure that facilities are cleaned and kept in good repair. Areas maintained include office and main pumping stations, treatment facilities, garage and storage buildings, water tanks and tank sites, and well fields and watershed lands. 

Regularly checks inventory of waterworks supplies. Advises Superintendent when materials must be reordered and coordinates the checking in of inventory received against packing lists.

Processes applications from other utility companies (gas. telephone and electric) for permits to excavate. Makes on-site field inspections to locate and mark-out Water Department pipes and appurtenances

Oversees flushing of water mains and oversees pressure and bacteriological testing of new main line installations.

Assist the Water Superintendent in coordinating bid processes (procurement) to ensure compliance with all laws, rules and regulations. Assists the Water Superintendent in reviewing proposals and monitoring and evaluating contractor performance.

Assists the Superintendent in long-range planning of water programs with attention to fire protection, water conservation and general use.

Responds to problematic complaints and questions of the general public and reports back to the Superintendent.

Provides technical expertise to Foreman and field staff regarding the operation of wells, pumps, hydraulics, electricity; supervises training of personnel in water systems; drafts and interprets maps.

Prepares local and state reports to be reviewed by the Superintendent; oversees the maintenance of records. Attends Water Commission meetings and meetings with other town boards and committees as required.

Assists Superintendent with budget and capital expenditure preparation; estimates the cost of new services; purchases supplies and equipment; assists with bid preparation.

Assists Superintendent with personnel concerns and employee evaluations.

Responds to requests from the public and state officials for information as requested, pertaining to the provision of water infrastructure.

Maintains detailed and accurate department activity records; prepares department activity reports for the Superintendent and various state or federal agencies as directed.

Required to attend training programs and/or seminars to stay abreast of changes in state or federal municipal water supply laws, changes in operating procedures and in order to maintain required licenses or certifications.

The Assistant will be involved in the creation and implementation of a Safety Management Program.

Performs other similar or related duties, as required or as situation dictates.