Construction & Maintenance Crew Supervisor

Salary : $88,961.60 - $142,209.60 Annually

Location : Santee, CA

Job Type : Full Time Permanent Employee

Job Number : 2024-00015

Department : Operations

Division : Construction & Maintenance

Opening Date : 07 / 01 / 2024

Closing Date : 7 / 24 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Padre Dam Municipal Water District has an open position in our Operations Department. We're looking for a Dynamic leader who will oversee construction and maintenance crews.

The ideal candidate for the Construction & Maintenance Supervisor would have solid leadership skills including a strong technical background in underground construction practices for water and wastewater installations, maintenance, and repair.

The position requires exceptional inter-personal skills that allows for a solid line of communication between developers, vendors, supervised staff, and other departments within the District.

Incumbents are responsible for supervising and participating in the maintenance, repair and installation of water, wastewater and recycled water systems.

• Duties include : supervising utility and / or sewer crews, planning and scheduling work, preparing cost estimates, preparing traffic control plans, completing application for closing of permits, conducting performance evaluations;
• providing training to crews; preparing various written reports on work performed and resources used; responding to and supervising after hours emergencies including water main breaks, water service leaks, recycled water pipeline breaks and wastewater main blockages and spills;

inspecting work sites for quality assurance; and, ensuring materials needed are available to crews. Utilizes ESRI mapping product to plan and schedule work and to assess field situations and come up with resolutions to water or sewer system problems.

Incumbents should be able to participate in all activities as listed for Utility Worker, Waste Water Collections System Worker and Construction Equipment Operator.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : The Construction & Maintenance Crew Supervisor is distinguished from the Utility Worker, Waste Water Collections System Worker and Construction Equipment Operator by its supervisory responsibility.

The Construction & Maintenance Crew Supervisor is distinguished from the Assistant Operations Manager which has a broader scope of responsibility and provides administrative oversight and represents the division to other department heads and to the Board of Directors.

Essential Duties

• Supervises staff to include : assigning and monitoring work, mentoring and training or ensuring staff are trained, setting performance standards and conducting performance evaluations, recommending pay changes and discipline.
• Supervises day-to-day operations which may include reading blueprints, working with the Assistant Operations Manager on planning and scheduling work, inspecting work sites for quality assurance and ensuring materials needed are available to crews and preparing various written reports on work performed and resources used.

Monitors on-site staffing requirements and adjusts accordingly.

Responds and communicates to inquiries from the general public, other departments and other agencies; coordinates construction activities.

Provides all necessary permits, traffic control plans and mark-outs as required.

• Responds to and supervises after hours emergencies including water main breaks, water service leaks, recycled water pipeline breaks and wastewater main blockages and spills.
• Performs Utility Worker, Waste Water Collection System Worker, and Construction Equipment Operator activities as required.
• Manages multiple construction projects and coordinates Crew schedules with Contractors, San Diego County Inspectors, City of Santee and City of El Cajon Inspection and Engineering staff.

Documents installation methods and materials, including field adjustments and deviations. Monitors and assures safe worksite procedures and installation methods.

• Prepares operational reports for various regulatory agencies and maintains records of operations and maintenance.
• Using computers and related specialized computer applications, including ESRI GIS Mapping products, Beginning / Intermediate Microsoft Office, Word and Excel.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge, Skills, Training, Experience & Licensing

Knowledge of :

• Supervisory principles and practices;
• Principles of operations and maintenance of water and sewer systems;
• Parts and materials used in construction activities;
• Construction standards and techniques;
• Safety precautions.

Skills / Abilities :

• Monitoring and evaluating staff;
• Identifying and locating underground pipes and lines;
• Applying traffic control techniques;
• Performing construction and maintenance activities;
• Reading blueprints;
• Using hand and power tools;
• Operating heavy equipment;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
• Cost estimating, planning and scheduling

Training / Experience Required :

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and five years experience working with underground utilities and monitoring work site safety;

or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements :

• Valid California Driver's License; Class A Driver's License required within one year of hire. Class A must be maintained through employment.
• At least one of the following licenses or certificates :
• Water Distribution Operator Grade 3 certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board; or CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Collection System Maintenance Grade 3 if Supervising the Wastewater Team.
• CWEA (California Water Environment Association) Collection System Maintenance Grade 2 certificate. Grade 3 is preferable.
• Water Treatment Plant Operator Grade 2 from the State of California Water Resources Control Board.

Health Insurance :

Employees have three plans from which to choose. Two HMO plans are 100% paid by Padre Dam for the employee and 90% for all eligible dependents;

one PPO plan is partially paid by Padre Dam. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire. The Employee has option to waive coverage and receive 50% of Padre Dam's cost savings as cash compensation.

In order to waive benefits, you must show proof of other ACA eligible coverage.

Dental Insurance :

Padre Dam pays the total premium costs for the employee and all eligible dependents. Coverage is effective the first of the month after hire.

Employee Assistance Program :

Employees and their dependents have access to confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice.

Flexible Spending Accounts :

Padre Dam employees may elect annually to set aside pre-tax dollars for reimbursement of medical costs not covered by health insurance and dependent care expenses.

Life Insurance :

Employee Group Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is provided at 1½ times annual salary with a maximum benefit of $250,000.

Dependent coverage of $5,000 is also provided. Total premium costs are paid by Padre Dam for the employee and all eligible dependents.

Short & Long Term Disability :

Padre Dam provides Short & Long Term Disability for the employee at 66 2 / 3% of monthly gross income. The Short Term Disability benefit is payable after 31 days and the Long Term Disability benefit becomes payable after the 91st day if there is a qualified disability.

Voluntary Benefits :

Employees have access to additional voluntary benefits such as Aflac critical illness, Pet Insurance and Identity Theft protection.

Employees are responsible for the entire cost of premiums of these plans.

Vacation :

New employees accrue 12 days per year for 1 to 4 years of service. Additional days are earned with additional years of service.

Sick Leave :

All employees accrue 12 days per year. Employees who accumulate and maintain a sick leave bank in excess of 240 hours may, on an annual basis, sell back up to 40 hours of unused accrual hours.

Holidays :

Employees enjoy 12 paid holidays per year.

Retirement :

Membership is compulsory in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Benefit formula for new CalPERS members is 2% @ age 62.

Benefit formula for classic CalPERS members is 2.5@ age 55.

Social Security / Medicare :

Employees are covered under provisions of Federal Social Security and Medicare.

Deferred Comp Plan :

An optional deferred income plan is available which allows current income to be set aside as supplemental retirement savings.

Salary Adjustments (2022-2027) :

Padre Dam provides an annual Cost of Living Adjustment of 3.25% on the first pay period of each fiscal year. In addition, Padre Dam offers a pay for performance merit system.

Annually, on the anniversary date of the employee, an evaluation will be done that may include an increase in salary in alignment with performance.

Tuition Reimbursement :

After the probationary period, employees may apply for tuition reimbursement benefits.

Workforce Partnership (Pipeline) :

Padre Dam MWD encourages broad based participation in the organization's decision making process. Employees are encouraged to participate, voice opinions, share ideas and give feedback and collaborate.

This brief summary of benefits is provided for informational purposes only. This summary is intended to be accurate but it's not an official plan document and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contact.

This summary does not alter or amend any provisions of the District's Standard Practices & Policies or any Memorandum of Understanding between the associations.

Should you have any questions in regards to this summary, please contact the Human Resources department at 619-258-4656.

Applicant Acknowledgement : Padre Dam's Human Resources Department uses email to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their employment application.

As an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following : 1. It is your responsibility to ensure the email address you provide is current and readily accessible to you.

2. It is your responsibility to check your email to ensure you do not miss any deadlines established as part of the recruitment process.

3. It is your responsibility to read all Padre Dam emails carefully and follow instructions, if any. If you experience technical difficulties please contact NEOGOV Customer Support at (877)204-4442.

Please be aware that Padre Dam's recruitment deadline is firm and we will not accept applications after the deadline has passed.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

Your responses to the questions below will be used to determine your eligibility to advance in the recruitment. An incomplete application or referencing your application in lieu of answering any of the supplemental questions will be cause for disqualification from the recruitment process.

Changes can not be made to your application once it's submitted so please ensure that the information you provide is accurate and complete.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree to the above.

There are certification requirements for this position. Certifications must be obtained within one year of hire. Please mark the level of any certification you currently hold.

If you have certifications, please also upload copies of the certifications with your application.

• Water Distribution Grade I
• Water Distribution Grade II
• Water Distribution Grade III
• Water Distribution Grade IV
• Water Distribution Grade V
• Water Treatment Operator I
• Water Treatment Operator II
• Water Treatment Operator III
• Water Treatment Operator IV
• Water Treatment Operator V
• Collections Systems Grade I
• Collections Systems Grade II
• Collections Systems Grade III
• Collections Systems 0Grade IV
• None of the above

What is your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

Please mark the box that best describes your level of experience with regards to your ability to prepare reports, coordinate construction, write correspondence, sign off on work, recommend progress payments and change orders and prepare punch lists.

• 0-3 Years Experience
• 4-6 Years Experience
• 7 or More Years Experience
• No Experience

Please describe any previous supervisory experience? Make sure to include the length of time you were a supervisor and how many employees you supervised.

On the application, we asked you to list your various computer skills. We'd like you to give us details (such as how often, at what level, the nature of the document, etc.

regarding your use of those skills.

Please briefly tell us why you want to be a Construction & Maintenance Crew Supervisor at Padre Dam MWD?

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