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Water Distribution Supervisor Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

City of Perrysburg

Laborer

Perrysburg, OH

$22.11/hr

Assists in inspecting pumping stations and related equipment in the water distribution and sewer ... Other duties assigned by supervisors Qualifications An example of acceptable minimum qualifications:

City of Charlotte

$25 - $32.99/hr

Leads and supervises Utility Technicians on jobsite and performs lead, skilled, and semi-skilled tasks related to repair and maintenance of wastewater collection and water distribution systems ...

City of Perrysburg, OH

Laborer

Perrysburg, OH · On-site

$22.11/hr

... water distribution, wastewater collection, and stormwater systems. Example of Duties Essential ... Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Other duties assigned by supervisors. Qualifications An ...

City of Charlotte

$25 - $38.19/hr

This position supervises utility crews who perform construction, maintenance, and repair of water distribution and wastewater collection systems for Charlotte Water. Work involves performing lead and ...

Aquaamerica

Utility Worker

Westerville, OH

$28.91/hr

Operates and maintains water distribution and sewer collection system facilities, including but not ... Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship * Family members ...

Essential Utilities, Inc.

Utility Worker

Westerville, OH · On-site

$28.91/hr

Operates and maintains water distribution and sewer collection system facilities, including but not ... Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship * Family members ...

BELFOR Property Restoration

Water Tech Intermediate

OH · On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

... distribution of moisture, and to document water losses. Intermediaries provide assistance in the ... Must be able to receive the instructions provided by the Supervisor. * Direct the teams in the use ...

BELFOR Holdings

Water Tech Intermediate

Peninsula, OH · On-site

$17.50 - $22.25/hr

... distribution of moisture, and to document water losses. Intermediaries provide assistance in the ... Must be able to receive the instructions provided by the Supervisor. * Direct the teams in the use ...

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How much do water distribution supervisor jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for water distribution supervisor in Ohio is $71,016.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,600.00 and $79,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a water distribution supervisor?

A Water Distribution Supervisor oversees the operation, maintenance, and repair of a water distribution system to ensure safe and reliable water delivery. They manage staff, monitor system performance, ensure compliance with regulations, and coordinate emergency responses. This role requires knowledge of water infrastructure, safety standards, and operational procedures. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for success.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a water distribution supervisor?

To thrive as a Water Distribution Supervisor, you need extensive knowledge of water distribution systems, public health regulations, and experience in utility operations or civil engineering. Familiarity with SCADA systems, GIS mapping tools, and relevant certifications such as a state-specific Water Distribution Operator License are typically required. Strong leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities help supervisors manage teams and respond to emergencies efficiently. These skills are crucial for ensuring safe, continuous water service while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

What are some typical challenges faced by water distribution supervisors, and how are they addressed on the job?

Water Distribution Supervisors often encounter challenges such as aging infrastructure, emergency repairs like main breaks, and ensuring water quality and regulatory compliance under tight deadlines. Addressing these issues involves coordinating with field teams, utilizing monitoring technology, prioritizing maintenance, and communicating with other city departments or contractors. Supervisors also manage staff schedules and training, ensuring that the crew is prepared to handle both routine and unexpected situations. By staying organized and proactive, Water Distribution Supervisors play a vital role in keeping water systems safe and reliable for their communities.

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Infographic showing various Water Distribution Supervisor job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,016 per year, or $34.1 per hour.

Water Maintenance & Meter Supervisor

City of Zanesville, OH

Zanesville, OH • On-site

$44K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Salary : $44,179.20 - $75,254.40 Annually
Location : Zanesville, OH
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 640
Department: Water Metering & Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/21/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Position Description
Please use this link to apply:
The Civil Service Employment Office is now accepting applications for the position of Water Maintenance and Meter Supervisor. Please read the job description below for minimum qualifications for this position. Open for consideration to all qualified and interested city employees and the general public.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work, and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is: high school degree, GED, or equivalent with six (6) years of experience in waterline construction maintenance and repair and supervision of work projects. Must have extensive knowledge of water distribution and metering systems.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
State of Ohio Commercial Driver's License, Class 2 Water Distribution Certification.
DISTINGUISHING JOB CHARACTERISTICS
Under direction, supervises activities of Water Maintenance Crew Leader and assigned crew engaged in maintenance to the City's water distribution and metering system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for disabled persons, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
  • Supervises water maintenance and metering work crews. Plans, schedules, coordinates, assigns, and oversees work projects, provides direction, and assures projects are completed properly and timely, and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Determines project staffing, equipment, and materials.
  • Provides input into selection and evaluation of employees. Handles complaints within limit of authority and routine work problems. Trains employees regarding proper safety, work standards, and procedures.
  • Determines job priorities and equipment needs to complete work projects and demonstrates work methods for training purposes. Monitors work and equipment operation to ensure compliance with safety practices. Resolves employee concerns and complaints within limitation of authority and approves leave requests.
  • Maintains authority to recommend disciplinary actions and approves leave requests. Reviews time cards and maintains overtime and attendance records. Records call-in response and prepares reports.
  • Designs new water mains and appurtenances to fit existing infrastructure.
  • Maintains computer records of all valves, hydrants, and pipelines including type of item, location, and maintenance history. Maintains computer records of daily work logs, complaint reports, work orders, and project sheets including valuable measurements for record drawings for layouts of completed work. Explains per special report as requested with data suitable for computer program storage. Develops and implements various forms for record keeping as well as meters installed.
  • Develops water distribution and metering budget and submits to Public Service Director for approval. Makes necessary material and equipment requisitions and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budgetary guidelines.
  • Recommends purchase of parts, tools, and supplies. Writes or provides data for specifications for bids and recommends capital equipment replacements. Prepares division year-end report and inventory and appraisal reports.
  • Plans long and short range operational changes to maintain or upgrade city water distribution and metering system.
  • Inspects new water main construction completed by outside contractors. Directs contractors as needed in the assembly of water main connections to restore service to customers. Maintains authority to stop contractor work pending adequate provisions for the public's welfare. Assists in making street cuts, proper backfilling, and concrete/asphalt replacements.
  • Inspects water breaks and other waterline problems or complaints and determines City's responsibility.
  • Inspects vehicles for maintenance needs and ensures proper utilization of the vehicle fleet. Ensures all equipment is properly assigned, maintained, and safely operated. Arranges with Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance division for the repair and maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
  • Coordinates operations with other departments, divisions, contractors, or other organizations including county and state agencies. Works with utility company representatives in locating and marking utilities prior to excavating. Advises other divisions of Water Division's workload, priority needs, scheduling problems, and other matters. Coordinates needs to borrow and lend equipment and staff.
  • Resolves routine complaints and provides routine information to general public pertaining to work projects' purpose and time frames. Provides information to the general public which includes public notification of service interruptions.
  • Conducts research regarding item purchasing (price, quality, etc.), safety regulations, and water distribution standards.
  • Maintains responsibility for safety of water maintenance, water meter, and building maintenance functions. Organizes and gives safety meetings. Attends monthly Chamber of Commerce meetings regarding safety precautions and related matters. Prepares quarterly safety reports including man hours worked, lost-time accidents, man-hours lost due to work related accidents, and records of lost-time accidents.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SCOPE OF SUPERVISION
Direct: Water Maintenance Crew Leader, Water Meter Service Technicians, Water Meter Readers, Vehicle Operator 1, Water Maintenance Workers.
Indirect: All other staff assigned to Water Distribution
EQUIPMENT OPERATED
Pickup truck, general office equipment. Occasionally operates backhoe, skid loader, front-end loader, tapping machine.
CONTACTS WITH OTHERS
Contractors, Vehicle Maintenance Division, utility company representatives, contractors, Ohio Department of Transportation, County Highway Department, Township trustees, Safety Commission, Fire Department, Police Department, and all other Public Service Divisions, general public.
CONFIDENTIAL DATA
Social Security Numbers, medical records, and other non-public record information contained in personnel files.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to heat, cold, dampness, fumes, noise, dirt, dust, and other unpleasant conditions. The employee must use standard safety precautions due to exposure to injury from digging into gas lines and other utilities and other work requirements.
USUAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands are typically exhibited by position incumbents performing this job's essential duties and responsibilities. These physical demands are not and should not be construed to be job qualification standards, but are illustrated to help the employer, employee and/or applicant identify tasks where reasonable accommodations may need to be made when an otherwise qualified person is unable to perform the job's essential duties because of an ADA disability.
While performing duties of this job, the employee sits for extended periods of time when performing administrative duties. When in the field, the employee frequently stands and walks for extended periods of time, uses hands to hold and control equipment, reaches with hands and arms, climbs and balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, and crawls. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision with the ability to adjust focus when performing detailed maintenance work.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
  • Water distribution and metering system operations and construction.
  • Waterline and meter maintenance and repair procedures.
  • Job equipment, tools, and materials.
  • Gate and butterfly valves.
  • Tapping machine.
  • Management practices.
  • OSHA safety requirements.
  • Ohio EPA guidelines.
  • Work hazards and safety precautions.
  • BWC Safety and Hygiene guidelines.
Ability to:
  • Apply management practices to practical work situations.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Implement and enforce regulations imposed by regulatory agencies.
  • Interpret drawings and plans.
  • Recognize needs to change project plans.
  • Convert total figures to other units of measurement (i.e. cubic feet to gallons, etc.).
  • Design computerized documentation spread sheets.
  • Develop and maintain a good working relationship with officials, utility company representatives, contractors, and general public.
  • Analyze and resolve work and public complaints.
  • Maintain and promote good public relations as city representative.
  • Perform outdoor work for extended periods of time under varying and possibly adverse weather and working conditions.
Skill in:
  • Troubleshooting water distribution and metering maintenance and repair problems.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Required Documents to Upload
  1. Driver's license copy
Optional Documents to Upload
  1. Résumé
  2. Other relevant certificates
Submitting an Application
To be included in the process for the position of Water Maintenance & Meter Supervisor, you must have submitted an electronic application by the deadline date. Applications will then be reviewed by the Civil Service Commission to determine whether applicant met the required qualifications. As a result of their evaluation, applicants will be notified if they have been approved to proceed in the selection process. The civil service exam will consist of a structured interview. Date of interview is to be determined.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Zanesville offers a comprehensive benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Deferred Compensation (retirement) and Life Insurance. Paid Time off benefits include Paid Holidays, Paid Sick, Vacation and Personal Holidays.
The City of Zanesville employees participate in a defined benefit retirement plan such as Ohio Public Employers Retirement Plan (OPERS) or Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund (OP&F).

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