Lead General Maintenance Worker (SCA)

Responsible for all activities involving the operations and maintenance of the water distribution system (pumps, storage tanks, fire hydrants, etc.), the wastewater collection system (pumps, lift stations etc. Limited direction and/or supervisory responsibilities for assigned personnel to include: General Maintenance Workers, technicians, and laborers, contractors and works under the general direction of the Operations Supervisor or the General Manager.

• Prepares, Reviews, evaluates, revises, establishes and implements policies and procedures used in of water and the collection of wastewater, that result in Safe, Compliant, Reliable, and Profitable operations. 20%
• Carries out day-to-day activities, schedules Staff assignments, and participates in review and evaluation of staff performance including: water and wastewater systems sampling protocol and disinfection of water mains. Follows company discipline policy when needed. 20%
• Follows and implements Company’s Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies. 10%
• Implement and foster the coaching and development of employees, including idea generation, within respective functional areas. 10%
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations and all customers. 10%
• Performs work on distribution system, and sewer collection system. Maintains work records and preventative maintenance records and prepares various reports as assigned. 10%
• Participates in the preparation of Capital and Operations and Maintenance Budgets. Reviews and approves expenditures. 10%
• Performs standby duties. Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent. 10%

• Extensive knowledge of the objectives, equipment, and operations of water distribution and groundwater supply systems, and wastewater collection systems.
• Extensive knowledge of methods and materials of water/wastewater system construction and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of the layout, location and equipment characteristics of water and wastewater systems.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental regulations for areas of responsibility
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of employees.
• General knowledge of MS Office products, MS Word and Excel, and be able to learn the use of new software with training assistance.
• Ability to plan and present safety training to employees.
• Employee may be required to work shift work and maintain on-call assignments. There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed.

• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED, plus at least five (5) years progressively responsible experience in operations, maintenance, and administration of water and/or wastewater systems and treatment.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for experience.