Job Description

Posting number: 260700016

Department: Public Utilities

Division: Wastewater Division Operations

Job classification: Maintenance Crew Supervisor II

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Utilities, Construction Maintenance

This Maintenance Crew Supervisor II position performs difficult skilled technical work inspecting, supervising, and participating in a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance projects related to Water/Wastewater services and systems. Work is performed under the direction of and reports to a General Maintenance Supervisor within the Department of Public Utilities.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $29.26 - $36.72 an hour ($60,860.80 - $76,377.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity.

This position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit, as defined by the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative.

This full-time, non-exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 13 paid holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation and sick leave, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. This position is also eligible for the following retirement benefits:

• Choice of retirement plan:
  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan: Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
  • Defined Contribution 401a Plan: Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the “Benefits” tab within this posting or visit the City’s Employee Benefits webpage

Examples of duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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.

• Supervises maintenance crew staff on-site during performance of assigned work including scheduling, assigning, training, evaluating and ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards, policies and procedures, and work completed in a satisfactory manner, including to prevent damage, injury, and jobsite hazards.
• Plans, schedules, and stages maintenance and repair work projects, making adjustments as needed.
• Performs layout of new installation and replacement of existing infrastructure.
• Performs or assists in performing more difficult maintenance and construction tasks.
• Performs pipe fitting tasks, including working with pipe, fittings, valves, risers, and other equipment pertinent to assigned work area.
• Performs utility repair work during emergencies in accordance with SOP and applicable Federal, State and local standards and specifications to address the leaks and protect public safety.
• Coordinates agreements with contractors, inspectors, and other agency partners.
• Manages projects and work assignments, ensures all equipment and materials are provided and inspects work for compliance for quality, timeliness and safety standards.
• Manages materials inventory, inspects and maintains equipment.
• When necessary, operates motorized equipment effectively and safely.
• Provides front-line customer service for the department by investigating and addressing concerns from residents, businesses, and other City departments.
• Trains and educates staff on proper operating procedures and the proper use of hand tools, power tools, heavy motorized equipment and trucks.
• Submits information to appropriate staff to incorporate data into other systems.
• Ensures documentation and recordkeeping is accurate and completed in a timely manner in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations, by completing and verifying work order forms/data, preparing reports, and other required documentation.
• Supports the planning and implementation of emergency operations and special events.
• Responds to special events, seasonal tasks, and emergency related situations, which may include but not limited to inclement weather situations such as snow, or debris collection and removal.
• Attends meetings and trainings concerning safety, procedures and practices.
• May be required to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Subject to be called back to work to the City in emergencies or as needed to provide necessary services to the public. Must have the ability to be contacted and respond based on Departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of City equipment, tools and other resources, including work time.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Other Duties

• Performs additional duties to support operational requirements as apparent or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.

• High school diploma or GED AND at least 3 years of experience in Municipal Water/Wastewater operations and maintenance or closely related field.

• 5 or more years of experience in Municipal Water/Wastewater operations and maintenance or closely related field.

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

Preferred:

• Previous supervisory experience.

Certifications/Licenses/Other Requirements (based on the individual position duties):

• Subject to emergency and stand-by call and must respond within minimum response time to the City facility based on Departmental guidelines.
  • (For Water/Wastewater/Stormwater a 40-minute response time)
• When assigned to Water/Wastewater/Stormwater Must obtain and maintain a Work Zone Traffic Control (WZTC) Safety-Intermediate level certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 6 months of employment, may require Tanker endorsement based on assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia driver’s license and acceptable driving record according to city criteria.
• Must obtain and maintain all certifications required by applicable federal, state and local regulations.
• Position is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.
• Required to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment drug-screening.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Job Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of maintenance, repair and construction activities of related area.
• Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques and tools used in maintenance, repair, and installation work related to assigned area (streets, refuse, facilities, water, wastewater, stormwater, or natural gas systems).
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and maintenance manuals related to assigned area.
• Thorough knowledge of mechanical and equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of VDOT work zone safety, Virginia damage prevention regulations, and/or VA811 coding.
• Thorough knowledge of occupational hazards and safety requirements of the trade.
• Knowledge of city and department policies and procedures relating to supervision and personnel.

Reading

• Intermediateability to read and understand construction plans and drawings, read and understand safety regulations, work orders, signs, notices, and technical instructions.

Writing

• Intermediate: writing skills to provide documentation and records for the planning of projects, maintenance and repairs needed and completed and reports on project status, issues and problems in the completion of projects.

Math

• Intermediate: Ability to work with and understand number systems; simple formulas, practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.

Communication Skills

• Intermediate: Provides and receives standard to more complex information. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, city staff, contractors, and the public. Explains issues and concerns, listens to others, discusses identified project issues and solutions. May include interactions that involve stressful, negative situations requiring tact and the ability to diffuse aggressive behavior and reach consensus. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and understanding.

Independence and Decision-Making

• Requires Limited Direction: Normally completes work according to their own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance occasionally. Manages special projects with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

• Skilled: Practical knowledge of operations of preventive, routine and more difficult, maintenance and repair of assigned work area. Skill to plan, manage and supervise maintenance, repair and construction projects. Technical skill to read maps and construction drawing/plans. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications and departmental software.

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Has input into project cost projections, monitors the expenditures and orders materials within approved budgets. Works with supervisor to recommend budget allocations for future projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and monitors performance for a crew of workers including assigning and monitoring work and providing input on hiring, discipline, goals, and evaluating performance.

Other Characteristics

• Performs work as part of a team.
• Time pressures.
• Exacting work.
• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrates patience and professionalism when assisting frustrated and/or upset individuals.
• Subject to weather and non-weather emergency response, call backs, and standby call.
• May require a non-traditional work schedule.
• May require employees to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Supplemental information

Physical Demands:

• Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, including balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking pushing/pulling, heavy lifting and need for gross and fine motor skills.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information involving position duties.
• Ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Hardware:

• Typically requires operation of construction and specialized equipment including heavy equipment, and any other equipment as appropriate or as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed outside, in a vehicle, or on equipment where there is exposure to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, dirt and allergens, fumes or airborne particulars, fuels/gases, electrical currents, chemicals, high/precarious places, traffic/roadways, moving mechanical hazards, confined spaces, and uneven terrain.
• Expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel-toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.
• The noise level is usually loud to very loud.