Utilities Superintendent

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

• Under direction of the Utility Services Director, the purpose of this position is to direct and supervise the planning, organization and management of maintenance and/or repair operations to the City’s water and sewer infrastructure
• Function at entry management level and are responsible for reviewing and evaluating all work of subordinate personnel to ensure efficient and effective operation of water collection, distribution and/or construction
• Accountable for developing, implementing and evaluating operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable city, state and federal regulatory requirements and regulations

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Directs, supervises, trains and evaluates skilled and entry level staff to ensure compliance with all applicable city, state and federal regulations and guidelines, e.g., Equipment Operators, Maintenance Crews, Meter Readers
• Directs, supervises, trains and evaluates maintenance, repair and construction duties of the City’s water and sewer infrastructure to ensure water quality and safety, e.g., water and sewer hydraulics, pumps, tanks, pipe lines
• Plans, organizes and implements utility maintenance, repair and development activities; coordinates renovation, construction and development projects
• Monitors and evaluates water flow and pressure testing; monitors results/readings calculations to promote maximum operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Serves as project supervisor for utility improvement projects and monitors infrastructure repair/construction
• Performs administrative duties; prepares monthly operational reports, manages time sheets for payroll, conducts data entry, generates spreadsheets for process control, prepares various reports, performs calculations, runs quantitative/qualitative analysis and interprets data for performance evaluation
• Directs work teams and prioritizes tasks in maintaining emergency response operations to repair water main breaks, service leaks, sewer blockages, lift station malfunctions and other unscheduled repairs
• Ensures all duties and operations are performed according to established safety standards, codes and regulations; provides safe working condition
• Attends monthly safety meetings and other administrative meetings
• Performs related duties as directed

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s Degree in related field; supplemented by five (5) to seven (7) years progressively responsible utility field operations experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Must possess and maintain Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Must possess and maintain, Grade 2 Water Distribution Certification and Grade 2 Sewer Collection Certification. May be required to possess a Tennessee Blasting License

• Ability to plan, coordinate, direct, and motivate the work of professional and administrative staff
• Working knowledge of utility systems and pumps/valves operation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City and State officials, private sector executives and business representatives, and the general public
• Excellent work history and attendance record

To be considered, candidates must complete an online application at:   http://bristoltn.org/jobs.aspx. 

THE CITY OF BRISTOL TENNESSEE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  OUR GOAL IS FOR OUR WORK FORCE TO BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE WORKING POPULATION OF BRISTOL, TENNESSEE.  WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, AGE, VETERAN STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR DISABILITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO EMPLOYMENT AND PROMOTION; WE WILL NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION ON THE PART OF MANAGERS OR SUPERVISORS.  WOMEN, MINORITIES AND THE DISABLED ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  ALL APPLICANTS SUBJECT TO BACKGROUND CHECK, PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND DRUG SCREENING