Job Abstract

Padre Dam Municipal Water District has an open position in our Operations Department. We're looking for a Dynamic leader who will oversee construction and maintenance crews.

The ideal candidate for the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor would have solid leadership skills including a strong technical background in underground construction practices for water and wastewater installations, maintenance, and repair. The position requires exceptional inter-personal skills that allows for a solid line of communication between developers, vendors, supervised staff, and other departments within the District.

1. Supervises staff to include: assigning and monitoring work, mentoring and training or ensuring staff are trained, setting performance standards and conducting performance evaluations, recommending pay changes and discipline.
2. Supervises day-to-day operations which may include reading blueprints, working with the Assistant Operations Manager on planning and scheduling work, inspecting work sites for quality assurance and ensuring materials needed are available to crews and preparing various written reports on work performed and resources used. Monitors on-site staffing requirements and adjusts accordingly.
3. Responds and communicates to inquiries from the general public, other departments and other agencies; coordinates construction activities. Provides all necessary permits, traffic control plans and mark-outs as required.
4. Responds to and supervises after hours emergencies including water main breaks, water service leaks, recycled water pipeline breaks and wastewater main blockages and spills.
5. Performs Utility Worker, Waste Water Collection System Worker, and Construction Equipment Operator activities as required.
6. Manages multiple construction projects and coordinates Crew schedules with Contractors, San Diego County Inspectors, City of Santee and City of El Cajon Inspection and Engineering staff. Documents installation methods and materials, including field adjustments and deviations. Monitors and assures safe worksite procedures and installation methods.
7. Prepares operational reports for various regulatory agencies and maintains records of operations and maintenance.
8. Using computers and related specialized computer applications, including ESRI GIS Mapping products, Beginning/Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
9. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of:

1. Supervisory principles and practices;
2. Principles of operations and maintenance of water and sewer systems;
3. Parts and materials used in construction activities;
4. Construction standards and techniques;
5. Safety precautions.

1. Monitoring and evaluating staff;
2. Identifying and locating underground pipes and lines;
3. Applying traffic control techniques;
4. Performing construction and maintenance activities;
5. Reading blueprints;
6. Using hand and power tools;
7. Operating heavy equipment;
8. Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
9. Cost estimating, planning and scheduling

1. High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and five years experience working with underground utilities and monitoring work site safety; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

1. Valid California Driver’s License; Class A Driver’s License required within one year of hire. Class A must be maintained through employment.
2. At least one of the following licenses or certificates:
   • Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board; or CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 if Supervising the Wastewater Team.
   • CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Collection System Maintenance Grade 2 certificate. Grade 3 is preferable.
   • Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 from the State of California Water Resources Control Board.