$68.03-$82.70 Hourly / $11,791.00-$14,335.00 Monthly / $141,492.00-$172,016.00 Yearly
Under general direction, exercises responsibility for the organization and supervision of the construction and maintenance activities of the services and meters section and main pipe line section of the city water distribution system, including subordinate supervisory personnel, field crews, water gatemen, reservoir keepers, various crafts and auxiliary personnel; and performs related duties as required.
Requires major responsibility for: developing, coordinating, originating, and executing policies, methods and procedures within the sections supervised; achieving major economies and/or preventing major losses through efficient organization and supervision of activities and. enforcing the judicious use and handling of equipment, materials and supplies; continuing contacts with subordinate supervisory employees and representatives of outside organizations and groups in dealing with a wide variety of field activities; directing the preparation, maintenance., review and approval of records and reports affecting all operational and maintenance activities within sections supervised.
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.
1. Plans and directs the operations and personnel of the services and meters section and the main pipe line section, including general foremen, foremen, and a number of field crews engaged in keeping the distribution main lines and consumer services in good working order; organizes and supervises the construction, installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of mains, domestic and fire services, meters, valves, fittings and other appurtenances.
2. Supervises and is responsible for the maintenance of city distribution reservoirs and various water department buildings at several locations.
3. Inspects proposed work areas and location in order to plan the work to best advantage.
4. Determines work methods and makes Job assignments and periodic changes as necessary to insure maximum production and service and minimum costs.
5. Inspects and checks routine reports of construction and maintenance work accomplished to insure proper recommendation and quality in accordance with department specifications procedures and requirements.
Requires considerable knowledge of: general construction, operation and maintenance requirements of large water works distribution systems and a basic practical knowledge of hydraulic engineering.
Requires ability to: read and interpret plans and specifications; organize and direct a number of field crews in performing important installation, maintenance and repair operations; prepare clear and concise reports, records, and correspondence; effectively convey information verbally and explain complex ideas clearly; and supervise subordinate employees.
These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.
1. Eight years of experience in the metal trades industry, preferably in a large water or public works organization, of which at least three years shall have been in an important supervisory capacity over field construction, installation, maintenance; AND
2. Possession of a current Grade IV Water Distribution Water Operator Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Health Services; AND
3. Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
Established: 1/12/1961
Amended: 2/11/2014