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Job Description

This position performs entry-level professional work utilizing techniques that require understanding of involved practices, principles and/or theory for mastery of the ongoing operation and maintenance of sanitary sewer systems throughout the Saratoga Springs City properties.  Will direct day-to-day operations as the front-line supervisor of Maintenance I, II, III, & IV – Sewer, Seasonal Maintenance – Sewer, and other temporary workers.  This employee also functions as one of the City's principal "on-call" employees for after-hour emergencies related to the area of responsibility and for snowplowing.

Works under the specific direction of the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities and the general direction of the Public Works Director. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job is not routinely listed in job descriptions but is an essential function.

• Provides front-line supervision to temporary, seasonal, part-time and full-time maintenance workers - sewer while in training or on a project-by-project basis
• Prioritizes and schedules work, and then monitors work progress and employee performance for accuracy and effectiveness
• Direct and/or provide routine Maintenance of the City's sewer infrastructure.
• Direct and/or provide jetting of sewer lines.
• Direct and/or provide inspections of manholes.
• Direct and/or provide maintenance of sewer lift stations.
• Coordinate work activities with other City departments, representatives of local, state, and federal agencies, citizens, and equipment and service suppliers.
• Maintain excellent public relations by assuring that public/and internal inquiries are answered in a courteous manner and that complaints are responded to promptly.
• Where appropriate, refer inquiries to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
• Operates a variety of types of small and light equipment; performs routine and regular maintenance on equipment to assure efficiency and safety. Directs and trains laborers in equipment usage
• Operates various types of heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, utility trailers, bob tail dump truck, etc.
• Makes recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director for the purchasing of all major equipment
• As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
• Direct and/or perform repair and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, tools, and assigned public facilities
• Assists the Maintenance Supervisor – Streets with the snow plowing operations of the public works department including scheduling of all snow plowing shifts and
  clearing City streets and facilities
• Participate with Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities in long-range planning and establishing priorities for facilities, maintenance, repairs, and improvements
• Stay informed on changing products and technology and make recommendations to the Assistant Public Works Director-Utilities
• As required, prepare labor, material, time, and equipment estimates for new or modified facilities
• May assist with the preparation of the Public Works – Sewer budget
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education & Experience

• Graduation from high school or a GED equivalent plus two (2) years equivalent of specialized training provided through professionally sponsored workshops, technical school, or vocational studies
• A minimum of eight (8) years of previous experience in sewer and/or water systems maintenance, or related field, a minimum of two (2) years of previous experience as a crew lead or supervisor

Certifications

• Must possess a valid Utah CDL class A Driver's License, with a Tanker endorsement or be able to obtain one within 6 months
• Backflow 101
• Confined Space Training
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• Sewer collection 2
• Vactor Truck operator/ Tanker endorsement
• Backflow 2 (water)
• Flagger certification
• Work Zone safety certification
• Trench safety / competent person
• Sewer collection 3
• Traffic control technician
• Registered Stormwater Inspector
• Equipment operator certification (Loader & Backhoe)
• Right-of-Way Backhoe operator
• Roller/10 wheel/loader/back hoe/other large equipment/vehicles (proficient skills)
• Water 2 certification
• Pesticide applicator certification
• Knowledge of city standards and specifications (water and streets)
• Knowledge of the MUTCD
• LTAP Road Scholar

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge, skills, & abilities demonstrate the ability to follow City policies and procedures
• Detailed understanding of the principles and practices of Sewer systems and their functions, operations and routine maintenance needs
• Must have a thorough knowledge of work hazards, safety procedures, and public safety matters
• Ability to direct and work with sewer employees, as well as work with other City staff
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with others (i.e. coworkers, supervisors, developers, contractors, volunteers, and the general public)
• Must have excellent communications skills (both written and oral) to direct employees, coordinate with other departments, answer public inquiries and enforce City
  facilities rules
• Receive, deliver, and explain oral and written instructions
• Communicate with others and assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Be approachable by the public, other City staff, elected officials, and appointed officials, must be able to communicate effectively with the public under potentially
  adverse circumstances and to work well with others
• Writing ability to write correspondence, memos to employees, and schedules
• Interact with the public in emotional situations while maintaining professional and polite demeanor
• Must have ability to plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of others in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale
• Assist in establishing effective working relationships including an atmosphere of trust, mutual respect, and cooperation
• Develop, maintain, and manage a team to achieve goals, projects deadlines and objectives, scheduling and control
• Exercise initiative and sound judgement and react resourcefully under varying stressful situations, but especially in emergency situations
• Prioritize a complex set of work objectives, maintain several concurrent projects and responsibilities
• Utilize computers and other electronic devices in accomplishing tasks, ability to maintain records and task lists, and monitor messages while doing other work
  throughout the day
• Work in both an office environment as well as outside in the field
• Review and interpret basic to moderately difficult building and construction plans for public utility systems
• Physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor for extended periods under dirty and uncomfortable conditions and in all types of weather, as necessary
• Use all tools and operate all equipment, properly and safely, as necessary to perform work of the position including the use of moderate to heavy equipment that is
  needed to perform maintenance duties
• Concentrate on the completion of assigned tasks accurately, and accomplish the completion of duties in a timely manner
• Take initiative and apply considerable ingenuity and practical knowledge to interpret and resolve new, unusual, or particularly troublesome situations
• Read and interpret technical journals, manuals and other materials pertaining to facility maintenance, equipment, systems and repair
• Work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Be flexible and available for emergency call-outs during off time
• Be enthusiastic, driven, hard-working, and approachable by citizens, staff and council
• Deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner

Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein for this job and in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The successful candidate must be able to perform under the physical demands and work environment including but not limited to the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus
• Regularly sitting at a desk or table
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration
• This position has exposure to stressful situations as a result of human behavior
• Work is often performed under deadlines and time constraints which may require alterations in the normal work schedule
• This position requires the employee to drive a City vehicle

Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:
The full salary range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur at the Minimum of the range and will not exceed the Midpoint of the range:

Minimum - $30.78/hr.
Midpoint - $36.94/hr.
Maximum - $43.09/hr.
Benefits:
The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurances, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage, and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security, so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan.

Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually.

Schedule:

The standard 40-hour work week is Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm

Closing Date:

Open until filled; applications received by Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026, will be reviewed on, or close to, that date. Any applications received on or after September 23rd, 2026, will be reviewed if an additional review(s) of applications is deemed necessary.

Disclaimer

The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guarantee that any responding applicant will be hired.

Saratoga Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

Application Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications, such as cover letters, resumes, or proof of certifications. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.