TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Utility Maintenance Supervisor
ABOUTTHIS POSITION:EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE:$79,868.67 - 97,843.41
WORKLOCATION: 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
POSTINGCLOSING DATE: until filled
WHAT YOUWILL BE DOING:
Performs intermediate work serving as supervisorfor multiple crews performing maintenance, repair, and construction work onwater and sewer utility lines, services, appurtenances and storm drainage;participating in the work and performing related administrative work.
This position reports to the UtilityOperations Manager.
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
A SAMPLEOF THE ESSENTIALS:
- Oversees the repair and construction of water mains, valves, hydrants, meters, gravity sewer mains and services, sewer force mains, and related fittings and material, and all related equipment; oversees the preventative maintenance for leak detection, water valves and fire hydrants; patches asphalt, pushes snow, cuts grass, and installs, repairs, replaces and tests meters.
- Oversees construction, maintenance and repair of storm drain system piping and structures.
- Surveys job sites prior to instructing crews on needed work; prioritizes projects and coordinates the use of available equipment, materials, and personnel to complete projects in an effective manner; determines the most appropriate methods and equipment especially in difficult circumstances.
- Provides on-site supervision of crews; trains and monitors for proper work methods and techniques, including technical and safety procedures according to OSHA regulations.
- Participates in hiring interviews; coaches employee performance and completes performance evaluations and accident reports; maintains records of crew member work and work time.
- Contacts NC One Call to establish locates of existing utilities and sets up job sites accordingly.
- Uses Cityworks software on computer and/or phone to document work activities.
- Serves on mandatory rotating call-back duty; may be called back during inclement weather such as hurricanes, tornadoes, snow, etc.
- Performs duties of Heavy Equipment Operator as needed; digs around underground and overheads utility lines, near and in traffic, in both minor streets and multilane highways, beside and between houses and in other tight places.
- Ensures jobsites are set up with appropriate traffic control, flaggers, equipment, tools, trench safety, and other necessary tools and materials to be efficient and in compliance with OSHA regulations.
- Quantifies and orders materials and supplies for daily activities and projects.
- Supervises and participates in emergency repairs.
- Performs semi-skilled and skilled trades work in the construction, replacement and repair of water and sewer lines and services as needed.
- Operates construction equipment such as backhoes, tractors, motor grader, dump trucks, loaders, tampers, trenchers, air compression driven equipment, and other related equipment; pushes snow applies brine mix; cleans stopped sewer lines with pressurized hoses, rakes, and shovels; loads equipment and transports to work site.
- Attends training to maintain certifications.
- Assists with work in other divisions and programs as needed.
- Investigates and resolves customer issues.
- Inspects construction of new water and sewer lines as requested to detect flaws
- Tests, chlorinates, takes samples for compliance of water lines to ensure State compliance for strict regulations are being met before placing new water lines into service; tests sewer lines for compliance before placing into service.
- Uses basic survey instruments and pipe lasers for proper grade of water and sewer lines.
- Assists other departments with deep excavations or specialty work utilizing the divisions heavy equipment.
WHATYOU'LL NEED:Position requires a High School Diploma or GED
Possession NC B Distribution or ability to obtain within 1 Year. ,
Possession NC Class II Collections certificate or ability to obtain in 1 Year
Five (5) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WHO WEARE:Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current populationof over 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place toLive in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680 full-timeemployees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Our Human ResourcesDepartment - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committedto providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission tocreate a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individualand organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have ahighly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Town is anawesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratingreceived in the last employee opinion survey.
WHAT WEOFFER:Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it'salso a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being anemployer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits,including:
- Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees
- 5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)
- Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)
- Traditional sick and vacation leave
- 80 hours Peak Paid Time Off
- $1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)
- 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- 3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave
- Bereavement leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Tuition assistance
- Expansive wellness program, and more!
KEEP INMIND:Providinga safe work environment for our employees is a top priority; therefore, all newhires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test, post-offerfunctional testing (if required by position), and background verificationsincluding references, criminal record, and driver's license checks prior toemployment. Some positions may also require SBI fingerprinting as part of thebackground screening process.
The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regardto age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, politicalaffiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.