MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Journeyman Certification from a Bonafide Apprenticeship program as a Master System Operator.
Master System Operator Certification.
Arizona or New Mexico State Operator Certificates required: Water Distribution L3 Water Treatment L2, Wastewater Collection L1.
5 - 7 years' years operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems experience.
1 year of supervisory experience.
Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class "A" with HAZMAT Endorsement (subject to motor vehicle record review).
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:
Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner.
Supervises personnel, which includes work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Develop measurable performance expectations for assigned staff according to department goals and objectives.
Analyzes and resolves work problems. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
Assigns daily duties and evaluates performance of workers.
Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet maintenance schedules using knowledge of capacities of staff, machines and equipment. Maintains time and production records.
Develops work-around procedures for crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customer, lack of materials, absenteeism, etc.
Schedules routine inspections and preventive maintenance on water distribution and wastewater collection systems.
Schedules and reviews water sampling.
Ensures compliance with surface water treatment rules of the Safe Water Drinking Act.
Ensures all projects including 86-121 projects are in compliance with all regulatory laws; environmental, hazardous waste, OSHA and other safety requirements.
Investigates customer complaints concerning water and wastewater problems.
Assists well operations in mobilization and demobilization of equipment, pulling wells and resetting pump controls.
Maintains well and maintenance records.
Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project.
Estimates for budget purposes, the future personnel and equipment needs of the department.
Maintains daily records of supplies and equipment used; inventories and orders all supplies by completing work orders and parts requests.
Responds to emergencies in a timely manner to prevent destruction or damage to private, public and District property.
Ensures the facilities and equipment is in safe operating condition by performing a regular visual inspections.
Observes safety rules, and ensures and maintains a safe environment.
Maintains records of scheduled and completed maintenance, work orders and other reports as requested; completes forms according to established policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Navajo Preference
Navajo Veteran Preference
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.