WR Trades Supervisor

WR Trades Supervisor

Salary

$57,950.00 - $92,719.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03898

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

06/24/2026

Closing Date

7/9/2026 12:00 AM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
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Class Summary

Job Description

This position supervises and participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of water, sewer, and stormwater systems, manages and prioritizes daily work assignments, coordinates activities through a CMMS, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with departmental standards. The position is responsible for supervising field personnel, conducting performance evaluations, completing work orders, reports, and operational records, and ensuring departmental goals and schedules are met. This position is required to be on-call for nights, holidays and weekends to assist with emergencies.

Essential Duties

• Oversees the inspection and testing of field and/or facility equipment and materials for compliance with applicable ordinances, laws, and regulations and may assess contractor performance.
• Oversee the replacement and installation of new equipment and performs labor in the construction and maintenance of public roadways, sewer, water, meters and /or storm water lines.
• Advises employees with reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications and performing complex installations and repair of equipment; supervisor may also perform these duties when necessary.
• Responds to complex questions and concerns from customers, resolves problems as they arise, and educates customers on utility operations.
• Prepares various logs, forms, and reports detailing daily crew operations.
• Assists in training personnel on proper safety precautions and ensures a safe working environment.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is B31(3). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND

• Five years of related work experience, including one year of lead experience; OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Valid Drivers License from state of residency

Preferred Qualifications

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
• Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collections License
• Confined Space Certification

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here.

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process
• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of related work experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

03

Describe your related experience. If none, type N/A.

04

How many years of experience do you have in field operations, utility work, or similar field crew experience?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

05

Please describe your field operations, utility work, or similar field crew experience. If none, type N/A.

06

How many years of experience do you have as a supervisor?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

07

Describe your supervisory experience, to include how many people you supervised. If none, please respond N/A.

08

Do you currently hold a Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collections License?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have a current Confined Space Certification?

• Yes
• No

11

Please describe your experience in operating and repair of heavy equipment and/or installation of water, sewer, or stormwater pipes. If none, respond N/A.

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com