Water and Gas Crew Supervisor

Supervises the installation and maintenance of water and gas mains.  Coordinates labor, materials and equipment for all assigned jobs.  Documents and maintains records.  Deals with the public.

The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description.  The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Coordinates with crew by delegating the work to make best use of resources while installing water and gas mains and services; obtaining materials from warehouse; overseeing all installation and renewal of mains; purging the lines; and installing hydrants.
• Supervises crew ensuring work is safely and properly accomplished by directing employees throughout the job process; altering the tasks when called for; and evaluating and training employees as necessary.
• Documents work by obtaining maps from W&G engineering; locating water and gas mains and services; preparing service and materials records; and processing records in accordance with established procedure.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES 

Education and Experience
High School Diploma or GED; basic computer skills; and one to three years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications/Licenses 

• Valid Driver’s License (CDL – Class A) with acceptable driving record according to City Criteria
• Operator Qualification Certification
• Fusion Certification
• Trenching and Shoring
• Confined Spaces Certification VDOT
• Flagging Certification

Job Knowledge 
Intermediate knowledge to perform most work in normal situations. Comprehension of standard situations and includes knowledge of most of the significant aspects of the subject.

Reading
Intermediate:  Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, and thesauruses.  

Writing
Basic:  Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses.

Math
Basic:  Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  

Communication Skills 
Decisions regarding interpretation of existing policies may be made.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.   Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Independence and Decision-Making 
Normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills
Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and/or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Fiscal Responsibilities 
No budgetary/fiscal responsibility.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises and monitors performance for a regular group of employees or department. Provides input on hiring, discipline, work objectives/goals, performance evaluation and work assignments.  Typically, a first line supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work requires light physical effort, exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Adequate vision, hearing and talking to drive, use computer, and communicate effectively with others. 
• Constant standing.
• Frequent walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, and climbing.
• Occasional sitting, carrying, handling, fine dexterity, and balancing.

 

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.  
• Regular and predictable attendance is expected.
• May frequently experience change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and noisy/distracting environment.
• May occasionally experience time pressure, emergency situations, irregular work schedule/overtime, and tedious or exacting work.

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of heavy equipment such as backhoe, ditch witch, skid steer, etc.; construction equipment such as pipe saw, boring, piercing, fusion equipment, etc.; hand tools, tamp, air drill, hand trencher, generator, air spade, power drill, impact wrenches, etc.;  computer and related hardware and software; and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in an office, warehouse, shop, and outdoors, where there is daily exposure to respiratory hazards and noise and vibration.  There is frequent exposure to mechanical and fire hazard, and explosives.  There is occasional exposure to electrical hazards, communicable diseases.  There is seasonal exposure to extreme temperatures and wetness/humidity.