General Description
The purpose of this class within the organization is to manage the operation and implement standard operating procedures. Purchase and preventive maintenance on the city infrastructure.
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

Prepares the budget for the division; develops operating cost data, labor estimates, and equipment costs.
Plans, supervises, and inspects the work of skilled and semiskilled workers engaged in the distribution of water.
Assumes responsibility for a variety of personnel functions including interviewing, selection, placement, discipline, safety, training, and resolving of grievances.
Instructs subordinates in the more difficult water and sanitary sewer systems maintenance and repair operations and processes.
Inspects and answers customer complaints and orders appropriate corrective measures.
Plans and oversees maintenance activities to insure adequate water facilities and to meet consumer demands on a 24-hour schedule.
Orders all necessary materials and equipment essential to the maintenance and repair of the water and sewer system.
Performs related work as assigned.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by specialized courses/training equivalent to completion of one year of college.
Requires six years progressively responsible experience in the operation and maintenance of water and sewer systems and facilities or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, dancing, stretching, or lifting all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or exceptional skill, adeptness, and speed in the use of fingers, hands, or limbs in tasks involving very close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to: bright/dim light; dusts and pollen; extreme heat and/or cold; wet or humid conditions; extreme noise levels; animals/wildlife; vibration; fumes and/or noxious odors; traffic; moving machinery; electrical shock; heights; exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens; toxic/caustic chemicals; explosives; violence; and exposure to other extreme hazards not listed above.
Special Certifications and Licenses preferred but not required:
Water Distribution License (B)
Backflow Prevention License
Wastewater Collection Certification (B)
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
 
The city of Americus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city of Americus to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.