AMVETS Jobs

Salary/Hours:\$44.8263 (min) to \$53.7709 (max) per hour with appropriate license; 40 hrs weekly ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews work of subordinates under their jurisdiction
• Supervises through subordinates the work assigned to crews engaged in the installation, testing, repair and maintenance of water service connections and lines from mains to buildings;
• Supervises through subordinates the work assigned to crews engaged in the installation, testing, and repair of fire hydrants, mains, gates, connections and meters;
• Makes regular rounds of assigned projects to inspect conditions, insure compliance with departmental procedures and accepted trade practices; provides technical advice and assistance to subordinate foremen;
• Investigates major complaints regarding activities of the department;
• Recommends to Executive Director corrective discipline for subordinates;
• Responsible for directing, instructing, advising, checking, and supervising subordinates as to schedules, methods, standards of performance, rules and regulations, safety precautions and other matters affecting their work;
• Assists in budget preparation; makes requests for supplies, equipment and services;
• Performs other related as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages 3-10 subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 2-20 employees in the Water Utility. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• 5 years full time experience in water service installation construction of related field of which 1 year was in a supervisory capacity.
• Must have complete knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment and materials used in the construction, installation, maintenance and repair of the municipal water distribution system, including mains, service connections, gates, hydrants and meters.
• Thorough knowledge of the municipal water system.
• Working knowledge of PC\'s, Microsoft Windows, Access, Excel or applicable software. Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water distribution construction and repair work.
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise and review large-scale construction, maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply engineering drawings and specifications pertaining to water distribution construction and repair work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment, and discretion in carrying out work details and allocating work to subordinates, and to instruct and supervise all levels of workers.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Full D4 Operators License or 4C by the Mass State Board of Drinking Facilities. Mass. Driver\'s License. The City of Lowell is a smoke and drug free employer and requires a physical with drug screen and CORI, post offer