Utility Maintenance Supervisor

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Utility Maintenance Supervisor

ABOUT THIS POSITION:
EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $79,868.67 - 97,843.41
WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE:  Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE:  until filled

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Performs intermediate work serving as supervisor for multiple crews performing maintenance, repair, and construction work on water and sewer utility lines, services, appurtenances and storm drainage; participating in the work and performing related administrative work.

This position reports to the Utility Operations Manager.

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

• Oversees the repair and construction of water mains, valves, hydrants, meters, gravity sewer mains and services, sewer force mains, and related fittings and material, and all related equipment; oversees the preventative maintenance for leak detection, water valves and fire hydrants; patches asphalt, pushes snow, cuts grass, and installs, repairs, replaces and tests meters.
•  Oversees construction, maintenance and repair of storm drain system piping and structures.
• Surveys job sites prior to instructing crews on needed work; prioritizes projects and coordinates the use of available equipment, materials, and personnel to complete projects in an effective manner; determines the most appropriate methods and equipment especially in difficult circumstances.

• Provides on-site supervision of crews; trains and monitors for proper work methods and techniques, including technical and safety procedures according to OSHA regulations.

• Participates in hiring interviews; coaches employee performance and completes performance evaluations and accident reports; maintains records of crew member work and work time.

• Contacts NC One Call to establish locates of existing utilities and sets up job sites accordingly.

• Uses Cityworks software on computer and/or phone to document work activities.

• Serves on mandatory rotating call-back duty; may be called back during inclement weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes, snow, etc.

• Performs duties of Heavy Equipment Operator as needed; digs around underground and overheads utility lines, near and in traffic, in both minor streets and multilane highways, beside and between houses and in other tight places.

• Ensures jobsites are set up with appropriate traffic control, flaggers, equipment, tools, trench safety, and other necessary tools and materials to be efficient and in compliance with OSHA regulations.

• Quantifies and orders materials and supplies for daily activities and projects.

• Supervises and participates in emergency repairs.

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the construction, replacement and repair of water and sewer lines and services as needed.

• Operates construction equipment such as backhoes, tractors, motor grader, dump trucks, loaders, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, and other related equipment; pushes snow applies brine mix; cleans stopped sewer lines with pressurized hoses, rakes, and shovels; loads equipment and transports to work site.

• Attends training to maintain certifications.
•  Assists with work in other divisions and programs as needed.
• Investigates and resolves customer issues.
• Inspects construction of new water and sewer lines as requested to detect flaws
• Tests, chlorinates, takes samples for compliance of water lines to ensure State compliance for strict regulations are being met before placing new water lines into service; tests sewer lines for compliance before placing into service.
• Uses basic survey instruments and pipe lasers for proper grade of water and sewer lines.
• Assists other departments with deep excavations or specialty work utilizing the divisions heavy equipment.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Position requires a High School Diploma or GED
Possession NC B Distribution or ability to obtain within 1 Year. ,
Possession NC Class II Collections certificate or ability to obtain in 1 Year
Five (5) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.   
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