Essential Job Functions: Supervises, operates backhoe and participates with work crews in the maintenance, repair and installation of water and sewer lines, connections, mains, water meters, sump pumps, manholes, fire hydrants, and lift stations; receives job assignments from general foreman and plans work schedules for crew; inspects sewer lines and manholes; may operate T.V. monitor inspection equipment including truck, T.V. camera, monitor and recording equipment; operates machinery, equipment, drives light and heavy duty vehicles, mini excavator, vacuum truck, fork lift, front end loader, power saw, winch, fusion machine, pipe bursting equipment and pole lifting truck; raises and lowers meter; directs and participates in the activities of rod truck and jet truck crews in clearing stoppages; distributes tools, equipment and supplies as needed; maintains necessary inventory of equipment and material on trucks, enforces safety regulations; prepares various reports and records of activities, hours worked, materials used, accidents and customer complaints. Skills/Abilities: Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of unskilled and semi-skilled employees performing various tasks; ability to understand, follow, and issue oral and written instructions; ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and sketches; ability to operate water pump, air compressor, tapping and boring machine, power saws, jackhammers and various small hand tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.