Utility Maintenance Supervisor

Utility Maintenance Supervisor

Salary

$49.98 - $66.51 Hourly

Location

Public Works Utilities Department, AK

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

FY2026-00063

Department

Public Works

Division

Utilities

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/13/2026 5:00 PM Alaska

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Summary

Directs and coordinates the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater divisions. Responsible for coordinating, planning, and directing the water and sewer operations, ensuring that programs and projects are performed in accordance with city standards and state/federal regulations. Supervises and evaluates the performance of employees within the water and sewer divisions.

Essential Duties

• Works with the Public Works Director to develop the goals, objectives, plans, and programs necessary to manage water and sewer operations.
• Interacts on behalf of the city with local, state, and federal regulators, public organizations, and citizens as necessary or required.
• Directs and establishes Department operating standards and controls pursuant to state and federal statutes and regulations.
• Meets Department objectives through direct and indirect supervision of staff performing analytics, operations, administration, water and sewer production, water quality testing, distribution, collection, treatment, and maintenance standards are met.
• Participated in personal actions for the department such as hiring, leaves, overtime, separations, and administers and recommends disciplinary actions as appropriate.
• Provides staff training as needed to support department activities and oversees the implementation of safety programs for the department.
• Operates water production and distribution facilities by controlling well production, storage reservoir volumes, booster stations, pressure reducing stations, and establishing new water service connections.
• Operates wastewater collection facilities by controlling lift stations, septage receiving facility, bar screens, grit separator, screen press, recirculation pumps, flow meter, aeration blowers, and establishing new sewer service connections.
• Operates the maintenance of distribution mains by exercising valves, servicing fire hydrants, detecting and repairing leaks, and troubleshooting electrical water pumps and controls.
• Operates the maintenance of the sewer collection system by pumping septic tanks at regular intervals, exercise valves, detecting and repairing leaks, troubleshooting sewer pumps and controls.
• Coordinates the monthly utility billing, communicates with finance controller and utility clerk, ensures customers are added into computer system, builds meter reading routes, tracks meter inventory, creates work orders established workflows.
• Consults with engineers and manufactures concerning equipment operation and maintenance, new equipment design and or modifications to existing equipment.
• Oversees SCADA instrumentation establishing set points, ensures wells, pump station and PRV operate in conjunction with each other providing the best possible product to our customers.
• Responsible for setting up the on-call roster ensuring personnel readiness for any maintenance situation.
• Coordinates and administers the development of the annual Consumer Confidence Report.
• Oversee daily and weekend rounds, security checks on facilities, record all pumps, wells reservoir activity, grab samples, for analyzation, make system adjustments as required.
• Oversees monthly meter reading, use of computer to maintain customers, upload, and download information into hand-held meter reading units.
• Oversees utility service locates by reading and understanding as built/record drawings, use electronic equipment to find buried mains and services.

Knowlege, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard methods and procedures in the water and wastewater fields and the associated State and Federal regulations.
• Knowledge of city budget and procurement policy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Basic computer skills along with the skill of effectively reading equipment and construction schematics.
• Ability to operate basic vehicles, sewer pump truck, rodder vacuum, dump truck, front end loader, backhoe, and a forklift.

Experience, Education Certificates, and Licenses

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher level education in science or engineering preferred.
• Three years prior supervisory experience.
• Eight years' experience in water distribution/sewer collection or water/sewer treatment.
• Experience operating mechanical devices, pumps, motors, and hydraulic pressures.
• State Operator level I certification in water treatment, level III certification in water distribution, and level II certification in wastewater collections and wastewater treatment.
• Ability to pass State administered Backflow certification within twelve (12) months of-hire (may be extended with approval from Department Director).
• State of Alaska Class A or B Commercial Drivers License with Tanker endorsement preferred.
• Must provide a current (dated within 30 days of request) driving record obtained from the State of Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Leaving sections of the application blank, noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

At time of application, applicants are requested to submit if applicable:

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Three (3) professional references, two of which must be from a current or former supervisor (not applicable for internal positions).
• Reference requests are automatically sent upon submission of your application for certain positions.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be sure to read each question carefully, answers cannot be changed once your application is submitted. Supplemental questions regarding certification, licenses or experience will be verified against information in your application and/or resume, failing to list required experience may cause your application to be denied.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

EEO STATEMENT

The City of Wasilla complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-907-373-9039. The City of Wasilla is an equal opportunity employer.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the City of Wasilla prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812), and as further defined by policy at 21 CFR 1308.11 - 1308.15 is prohibited in any workplace of the city.

Any individual who conducts business for the city, applies for a position or conducts business on the city's property is covered by the drug-free workplace policy. The policy includes, but is not limited to, all employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, and applicants.

NOTICE

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The City of Wasilla offers a robust benefit package for employees. In addition to retirement, health insurance, life insurance, and paid leave, employees may elect supplemental benefits through payroll deduction.

• Health insurance is provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield. The City covers 100% of the monthly premiums for employees and dependents. This plan includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, disability benefits, and more for the employee and eligible dependents. Coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days' continuous employment. Deductible for individual/family is $300/$600 and Out of Pocket maximum is $2300/$4600. Click here to see the summary plan description booklet: F12-02-SPD-2020-With-Inserts-as-of-08.23.23.pdf (engineerstrust.com).
• 24/7 Telemedicine via SwiftMD. These visits are covered in full and are not subject to the annual deductible or coinsurance provisions of the plan.
• Full time employees receive 11 paid holidays: New Years Day, President's Day, Seward's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Alaska Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and Christmas Day.
• Employees with 0-3 years of service with the City of Wasilla will accrue 144 hours/year (12 hours/month) of paid time off. After 3 years, they will qualify for 16 hours/month, and after 8 years of service, employees qualify for 20 hours of PTO per month. PTO may be cashed out twice per year.
• Retirement is provided through the State of Alaska PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Participation in PERS is mandatory and the current contribution rate is 8% of gross wages. The City of Wasilla matches 5% of employee contributions for Tier IV employees. Employees will become fully vested after 5 years of PERS employment.
• State of Alaska Supplemental Benefit System (SBS) annuity plan is provided in lieu of Federal Social Security (deductions for Medicare will still be required). Participation in this program is mandatory. The current employee contribution is 6.13% of gross wages and is matched by the City. Information can be found online through the State of Alaska Division of Benefits and Retirement at http://doa.alaska.gov/drb.
• Life insurance is offered and 100% paid for employees and dependents through Symetra Life Insurance Company. Employees receive a $50,000 policy and each eligible dependent receives a $2,000 policy. Coverage begins on 1st of the month following 30 days continuous employment. This is a portable policy, and employees can take over the premium payments upon separation if they choose to keep the policy.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is free to employees and their entire household. The EAP includes valuable work/life balance tools ranging from fitness and nutrition, eight counseling sessions, and legal services. MagellanHealth.com/member 1-800-478-2812.
• Supplemental benefits are available through AFLAC, MetLife, Mission Square, New York Life, Colonial, and Symetra at a cost to employee.

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Employer City of Wasilla

Address 290 E Herning Ave

Wasilla, Alaska, 99654

Phone 907-373-9035

Website http://www.cityofwasilla.gov