Supervisor of Water Distribution

Operational Technical Services (OTS) is one of the fastest growing private water and wastewater utility staffing providers in the country. We provide certified water treatment, distribution, wastewater treatment, collections, engineering, laboratory, water quality, maintenance, and training professionals to municipalities, special districts, and private utilities throughout the country. OTS offers temporary, temp to hire, direct hire and emergency on-call opportunities including great benefits.

TITLE: Supervisor for Water Distribution

SALARY: Up to $25.55/hr

LOCATION: Manatee County, Florida

WORK HOURS: This position normally works a regular weekday daytime shift and requires scheduled/unscheduled overtime, including evenings, weekends and holidays and/or immediate response to emergency conditions.

Scope of Services:

The purpose of this intermediate level supervisor position is to provide second-level administration and management to skilled and unskilled laborers. Supervises crew members assigned to a variety of activities in support of the city’s public works infrastructure and operations; oversees various installation, repair and maintenance activities; ensure the integrity of the systems for the protection of public health.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform any and all duties and responsibilities of subordinate staff when appropriate.
• May act as Interim Superintendent in Superintendent’s absence; relay information from upper management to Crew Chiefs (as applicable) and technical staff.
• Ensure safety of subordinates, work crews and the surrounding public.
• Authority to make simple customer service decisions outside of normal or standard guidelines; authority to negotiate with moderately dissatisfied/irate/difficult customers.
• Coordinate multiple crew operations on multiple jobs. Organize and oversee work over a larger geographical or technical area then Crew Chief (as applicable).
• Interpret general work instructions into specific work assignments; review the work of subordinates to ensure quality and completeness.
• Approve equipment and material purchase orders; perform equipment inventory.
• Perform employee performance evaluations; approve timesheets, vacation and sick leave; recommend disciplinary actions and other employee activity.
• Make hiring and discipline recommendations to the Superintendent.
• Discuss personnel issues with employees; answer grievance issues within mandated time frames in an effort to solve problems; notify Superintendent of operation and personnel issues.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills and Physical Abilities Required:

• Apply and instruct others in the application of governing laws, rules, safety procedures and regulations.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of multiple employee units (crews) engaged in duties of a technical nature or field work.
• Ability to provide, as appropriate, those skills and physical abilities expected of subordinate staff.
• Ability to work in close, confined spaces, walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk, hear, reach above shoulders, work overhead on ladders and platforms, use fingers and hands with dexterity, and feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equipment Used:

Computer, cell phone, telephone, radio and all equipment and tools required for subordinates. Required to drive non-CDL vehicles. Although not required, may operate CDL vehicles if properly licensed. Safety equipment is provided.

Education and Experience Required:

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Five (5) years of experience in public works or utilities with at least two (2) years as a Crew Chief or equivalent experience. Good driving record and valid Florida driver’s license.

Environmental Conditions:

Work is primarily performed outside in varying and extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time where employees are exposed to excessively loud noises from construction equipment, exposure to live sewer systems, human debris, drug paraphernalia, hot tar and asphalt, heavy equipment, working in and around trenches, hazardous gases, fumes, paint, chemicals and pesticides. Physical effort is required to perform heavy manual labor in confined and cramped spaces and uncomfortable conditions, climb ladders, bend, reach, and stand for long periods of time. Occasional exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces; heights above twenty (20) feet; below ground level, with feet, legs and/or hands in water. Occasional exposure to confined spaces. Subject to twenty-four (24) hour call back for emergency conditions. Appropriate training and safety equipment will be provided for all conditions.

Subject to 24-hour call back for emergency conditions. Appropriate training and safety equipment will be provided for all conditions.

Commercial Driver License (CDL):

A Commercial Driver License (CDL) is not required for this position but is helpful.

MUST HAVES FOR ROLE:

• Utility Pants: Employees must wear durable utility pants suitable for the work environment.
• Safety Shoes: Steel-toed or other appropriate safety shoes are mandatory to protect against workplace hazards.
• Candidates must consent to and pass a background check and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Operational Technical Services, (OTS), is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colors, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.