• Receives general direction from the Water & Wastewater Superintendent.
• Supervises assigned staff within the Utility Division.

• Exercises direct supervision over other division when required.
•  Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for effectively providing water and wastewater maintenance services; implements policies and procedures.
• Plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of staff involved in wastewater activities and operations.
• Ensures that water and wastewater under construction are properly barricaded and secured.
• Participates in water and wastewater maintenance activities by providing technical expertise and operating vehicles and equipment.
• Ensures the adherence to safe work practices by maintenance personnel.
• Identifies maintenance and repair needs and recommends corrective action.
• Responds to emergency operations of the water and wastewater division; prepares for and confronts emergency conditions as necessary to maintain efficient and effective Town services.
• Maintains an inventory of equipment, tools and supplies; transports tools and equipment to various job sites.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and recommends corrective action as necessary to resolve the complaints.
• Participates in selection of staff as requested; provides staff training as necessary; evaluates employee performance as required; and, works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Attends and participates in supervisory training as necessary or requested.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties

• Work and support special Town events as needed.
• Provides staff support due to unexpected weather conditions.

• Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible experience in utility operations and maintenance including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience, preferred.
• Must pass MVR check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Specialized training in street maintenance and construction.

• Must possess a valid Texas Class C driver's license.
• Possession of a valid CDL or obtain within first year of employment.
• Possession of a Class C Water Operator license.
• Possession of a Class II Wastewater Collection license.

• Techniques and procedures involved in collecting water samples.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and report preparation.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluations.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Town policies and procedures.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Computer skills using Windows, WordPerfect, Microsoft Office applications, Internet, Adobe Acrobat and conversion techniques, and Microsoft Outlook.

• Plan, organize and supervise the work of assigned personnel.
• Supervise skilled maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work Use levels and transits to establish line and grade.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Prioritize and organize various assignments in order to produce efficient results.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Provide tactful and appropriate responses to inquiries from the public, other departments or agencies.