BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Utilities Superintendent, responsible for meeting departmental objectives and performing supervisory and management functions of planning, directing, inspecting and reporting on all construction and maintenance functions of the Water, Sewer and Drainage Systems, including public mains, service connections, pumping stations, hydrants, valves and meters.
REPORTING:
Reports directly to Utilities Superintendent
DESCRIPTION OF WORK PERFORMED:
Assists the Utilities Superintendent in preparing work schedules, ordering of materials, and equipment necessary to carry out the functions of the division.
Supervises the day-to-day and emergency functions of Working Foreman engaged in constructing, maintaining, and repairing the water, sewer and drain infrastructures.
Inspects the operation, maintenance and repair of the Water and Sewer Pumping Stations and Drainage Lift Stations, or contractors carrying out same.
Directs the preparation of cost estimates for service installations, renewals and repairs.
Ensures that vehicle inspection reports for all equipment assigned to the division are completed and submitted to the Superintendent at the beginning and end of each work Shift, and corrective action initiated to maintain the equipment in a safe and reliable condition.
Provides technical assistance as needed to contractors working either for the City or within the City.
Works interchangeably with other Assistant Utilities Superintendents, and filling in for those individuals on an as needed basis.
Responsible for meeting objectives and for ensuring that required records and reports are accurate, legible, complete, and submitted on time.
Provides record keeping and report preparations, including but not limited to operation of computerized management information systems, and inventory control system, using the Hansen database system.
Responsible for maintenance of assigned equipment and common facilities of the Division.
Ensures accepted safety practices are followed within the division. Investigates accidents.
Responsible for implementing departmental operating procedures and policies.
Supervises and manages up to 25 employees on a daily basis. Maintains discipline and efficiency to accomplish the tasks assigned.
Interfaces routinely with general public and other City departments to provide information and advice in a problem solving manner.
Assists in City snow and ice control operations, managing in-house or contract snow plow operators on assigned routes. Serves 24-hr shifts as a City Winter Storm Officer on a recurring basis.
Supervises the activities and productivity of the water meter repair men, including daily workloads, coordinates adequate coverage for work, and coordinates meter repair status with the billing office.
Oversees individuals executing the Cross Connection Control program to include daily activities and productivity of the backflow testers, ensuring reporting procedures are followed, and coordinates actions required among other City Departments and contractors.
Performs related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, with a minimum of 7-10 years experience with water, sewer and drainage systems demonstrating increasing responsibilities or its equivalent.
Must Possess:
THE CITY:
The City of Newton is a wonderful place to live and work. Newton has safe and attractive neighborhoods, an excellent public school system, an active community life, multiple transportation systems, proximity to Boston and a well-managed and financially strong City government. The City of Newton has a population of approximately 88,900, with 32,600 housing units and occupies a land area of 18.3 square miles. Newton is principally suburban-residential in character. Unlike many other communities that are established around a single Main Street or downtown, Newton is comprised of thirteen distinctive villages. Newton has a diversified economic base with approximately 4,700 establishments employing approximately 79,500 people. Newton is special in many ways. It is home to a variety of private secondary and post-secondary schools including a portion of Boston College, Lasell University, William James College, Hebrew College, and the UMass Amherst – Mount Ida Campus. The longest stretch of the Boston Marathon runs through the City, including the well-known Heartbreak Hill. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of the Mass General Brigham health care system, serves as an important partner to the City. In September 2018, Newton was again ranked #1 in Massachusetts as the best place to live and #12 in the U.S.
OUR GOVERNMENT:
Newton has what is known as a “strong Mayor” form of government with the Mayor having the executive and administrative powers of the City. The legislative branch is comprised of 24 City Councilors. Mayor Marc C. Laredo was sworn in on January 1, 2026 after serving on the City Council. The City of Newton was evaluated by Moody’s Investors Services in February 2020 and assigned its highest rating of AAA. Newton was thus well-positioned to weather the pandemic and economic downturn.
AS AN EMPLOYER:
The City of Newton believes that its employees are its greatest asset. To that end, we are committed to supporting our employees by providing competitive wages and growth, a comprehensive benefits package which includes a defined municipal pension plan, quality health and dental insurance plans, generous paid leave benefits, paid holidays, and access to supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation, short term disability plans, flexible spending accounts, and other employee benefits. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program and access to employee training and professional development opportunities. We continuously work to review and expand upon our benefit offerings. We encourage you to visit our Human Resources Department website to learn more about our organization and benefits which are available to our employees. And as always, you are encouraged to reach out to our dynamic HR Team by emailing hr@newtonma.gov.
Human Resources Diversity Statement
We recognize our workforce is a source of strength that is vital to our ability to effectively serve the City of Newton’s diverse community. We will:
The targeted salary range reflects what the City of Newton reasonably and in good faith expects to offer for this position at the time of posting, but the final salary determination may be within or outside this range based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, and market factors. The range will be reviewed regularly and is subject to change.