Description

Position is responsible for supervising and performing skilled construction, maintenance and repair work on assigned programs or projects of the Water Division of the Department of Public Works; does the related job as required. Work involves planning, organizing, and directing subordinate crew in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of The Town’s water distribution system. Work is performed in accordance with municipal, state and federal policies and regulations. Work is reviewed by the Deputy Director of Water. Routinely participates as one of the on-call emergency supervisors that handle all DPW related functions in all weather conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position).

• Plans, assigns, schedules, supervises, reviews and performs water distribution work; assists in preparing shift schedule(s); trains new or reassigned workers.
• Supervises and performs water main construction, maintenance, and repair projects, including excavating, grading, sheathing, and backfilling ditches, trenches, and tunnels, masonry work, laying pipes and making joints and connections.
• Directs and inspects the operation of a wide variety of both Town owned and hired heavy and special heavy motorized construction equipment required on projects supervised
• Supervises and performs snow removal operations; sanding and plowing of streets and parks; directs both hired vendor equipment and Town-owned equipment.
• Recommends and purchases equipment, parts, tools, materials and supplies necessary for projects supervised.
• Performs related work as required.
• Accurately interpret tie card information, including structure locations, measurements, offsets, and reference points
• Interpret water system GIS layers, including water mains, service lines, valves, hydrants, meters, and pressure zones.
• Carry an emergency phone on a rotating schedule, respond to off hours emergency calls, call in staff necessary to address the emergency, and complete repairs needed to resolve the emergency.
• Act as the primary or secondary distribution operator for the Town’s Public Water System

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Work requires high school graduation or equivalent plus five years of experience in Public Works construction and maintenance activities or equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential functions of this position.  Considerable knowledge of procedures, equipment, materials, and tools employed in repair, construction and maintenance of all aspects of Public Works. Ability to plan and supervise the work of subordinates. Considerable knowledge in the hazards and safety precautions involved in work supervised.  Ability to supervise small work crew; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; Ability to operate all equipment in work supervised.  

Special Requirements: 

Class D motor vehicle operator’s license required. Possession and retention of a level D2 licensure required as certified by the Board of Certification of Operators of Drinking Water Supply Facilities issued by the Massachusetts Division of Professional Licensure with the ability to obtain and sustain a level D3 license within 24 months of hire. Class B Commercial Driver’s license with air brakes and tank endorsement, and a MA HE 2A, 1C and 4G hoisting license preferred, but not required.

How to Apply:

Qualified applicants can apply through our website at www.townofwestspringfield.org