Job DescriptionUTILITIES UNDERGROUND SUPERVISOR (Utilities Operations)Pay Grade 19, Full time 1011 Jim Keene Blvd. Winter Haven, FL 33880Salary: $28.82 - $43.24 ($59,945.60 - $89,939.20)Employee Benefits
- Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- FRS Retirement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Employee Gym
- Free Employee Health Clinic Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
MAJOR FUNCTION Underground utilities supervisory work directing employees in the installation, maintenance and repair of utility systems. Works under the supervision of the Underground Manager. ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES Assists Utilities Underground Manager by supervising water distribution staff engaged in the operation and maintenance of the water distribution and waste water collection system. Ensures the water distribution system is being operated and maintained in compliance with established regulatory requirements at all times. Ensures all operational and personnel problems are resolved using established procedures and all distribution operators comply with all Federal, State and Local rules and regulations. Selects, assigns, directs and evaluates the work of crews of semiskilled and skilled employees engaged in the installation, maintenance and repairs of County utility systems. Supervises and participates in work concerned with the installation, maintenance and repair of domestic water distribution and/or sanitary sewage collection systems. Instructs assigned personnel in proper techniques of installation, maintenance and repairs of machinery and appurtenances used in the maintenance of distribution and collection systems. Oversees and participates in the installation and repairs of water mains, hydrants and other activities associated with water distribution system maintenance. Oversees and participates in the installation and repairs of sanitary sewer lines and lift station wet wells. Instructs and participates with other Utilities staff in the installation and repairs of water meters as needed. Contacts property owners in areas where equipment and crews will be working to make necessary arrangements for installation and maintenance activities. Answers questions regarding information needed or complaints regarding maintenance activities. Reports actions and results to Underground Manager. Responds to emergency calls, assigns and assists as needed to correct problems. KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS Knowledge of and ability to operate various types of equipment required in the installation and maintenance of utility systems such as backhoes, dump trucks, five(5) and ten(10) yard capacity, fork lift, low-boy tractor trailer, vac-truck, pumps, skid steer and various other small equipment used in the maintenance of utility systems. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to utility installation and maintenance programs. Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of others. Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings and blueprints. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability and agility to perform various job duties in all weather conditions including lifting and/or interacting with job related appurtenances and equipment which might weigh in excess of seventy five (75) pounds. Ability to see colors. Ability to perform tasks that require eye and hand coordination. Ability to see ambulate independently, drive, bend, stoop, sit and stand. Ability to make independent decisions. Ability to post and track data or other record keeping information either by written notations and/or entering such information into micro-computer or remote computer terminal (CRT) data base systems. Produces reports and/or reviews records necessary to ensure that all regulations governing installation and maintenance are fully complied with by assigned staff. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduate of an accredited high school or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma and have a minimum of five (5) years' experience in the installation, maintenance and repairs of potable water and/or sewer utility systems, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Must possess a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker endorsements at the time of employment within this classification or obtain within 1 year. Must possess a Level 2 Water Distribution License and obtain Level 1 License within 1 year. A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications except for licensure requirements. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Must have home telephone at the time of employment as employee will be placed on call/ Standby and/or call out for emergencies. This position may be required to report for work when a declaration of emergency has been declared in Polk County.
