Water Maintenance Supervisor - City of Hutchinson

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who want to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you like to supervise a team, work with your hands, enjoy working outside and construction/repair work, you may be a great addition to our Public Works team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

The Water Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of water mains, services, hydrants and valves of the City's water distribution system. This position provides supervision to all Water Maintenance personnel including assessment, training, safety, and hiring decision making. Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication, supervisory, organizational, and public relation skills are required.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Directs and supervises the operation and maintenance activities of assigned Water Maintenance personnel responsible for the installation, maintenance, operation, repair, expansion, and relocation of water distribution infrastructure. Monitors and evaluates the operations and activities of the water distribution operations; recommends improvements and modifications;
• Participates in the selection of staff; conducts or coordinates staff training to ensure safe and efficient work performance; works with employees to correct deficiencies, and initiates and administers informal and formal corrective action as needed;
• Operates specialty computer software programs (Lucity, GIS, Microsoft Office, etc.) and prepares various reports on operations and activities. Maintains division records related to the replacement, new installation and repair records of fire hydrants, valves, water mains, and service lines;
• Assists with the development, preparation and implementation of the division's annual operating budget, capital improvement programs and MERF plans to ensure the water distributions system will maintain long term and stable operations and in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Assist with development/implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures, relating to providing services and operations by the division;
• Prepares bid specifications, requests for proposals and other related procurement documents to obtain needed supplies, equipment and services. Administers related contracts. Maintain equipment, tool, and material inventory; checks and receives incoming freight;
• Ensures safe work practices by conducting safety related training, and actively monitors and enforces compliance with applicable safety practices and procedures. Conducts routine safety meetings, and timely and effective workplace accident investigations as needed;
• Responds effectively to inquiries from contractors, plumbers, suppliers, and members of the general public.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED is required. Related technical degree or college credit is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in skilled water maintenance, repair or construction work plus at least one year of supervisory or lead work experience is required.
• CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:A Class IV ABC or KDHE Water Certification is required within twenty-four months of the first eligibility date for obtaining certification. A valid Kansas Driver's License is required, with a Kansas Commercial Driver's License (C.D.L.) preferred.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
• Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Death Benefit
• Service Connected Death
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & City Designated Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.