UTILITY CREW SUPERVISOR
Dorchester County
- Description
The purpose of the class is to lead a crew and participate in the maintenance, repair or construction of water and sewer lines and apparatus; and to perform other work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.
- Duties
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Leads and participates in the work of unskilled and semi-skilled workers and equipment operators in the installation, repair, maintenance or construction of water and sewer lines and facilities.
• Estimates materials and equipment needed for each job; orders adequate supplies.
• Locates and marks water and sewer lines and services.
• Installs safety shield for trenches and manholes; digs and installs manholes; digs and installs storm drains; digs and cleans out drainage ditches; installs water valve pits, piping and meters; and sterilizes water lines.
• Leads and participates in the installation of water and sewer taps, large meter taps and pits; repairs and replaces sewer and water lines, parts and related facilities; and tests water and sewer lines for leakage. • Makes repairs to broken system components.
• Collects water samples for testing; conducts routine tests as required.
• Reads water meters to verify billing accuracy; removes meters and delivers non-payment notices as directed.
• Assists with backflow prevention program and fire hydrant testing procedures.
• Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition; ensures the timely maintenance and repair of equipment as needed.
• Operates heavy equipment as necessary to assist subordinates in completing assigned projects including, but not limited to, back hoes, track hoes, boring machines, front-end
loaders, trucks, etc.; operates specialized camera equipment to inspect water/sewer
lines; uses a variety of hand and power tools; and inspects equipment for proper and
safe working condition
• Supervises assigned crew members. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning,
reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities;
selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee
discipline; and recommending discharge as appropriate.
• Reviews the work of crew members for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and
makes recommendations as appropriate; and offers advice and assistance as needed.
• Supervises the proper clean-up of work sites at project completion; performs general
grounds keeping work at well sites.
• Ensures crew members perform all work in compliance with applicable policies,
procedures, laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance from
customers and the general public regarding areas of responsibility.
• Estimates materials and equipment needed for each job; orders adequate supplies.
• Prepares and submits detailed work records and reports; completes time sheets.
• Attends training as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned. - Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Requires at least four (4) years of related work experience.
One year of supervisor training required.
Special Qualifications:
Must possess a valid state driver's license.Class A CDL License required.
Must possess a Class "D" Wastewater Collection license.Must possess a Water Distribution Class "D" license or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire date. - Additional Requirements
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to my co-workers or others.
Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position; typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but employees must be available during the “core” work hours of 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and must work 40 hour each week to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. This is a safety sensitive position and employees holding this position have the responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. This position is subject to random drug testing.