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Water and Wastewater Lead

Town of Windsor (CO)

Windsor, Colorado, United States

(on-site)

Posted 1 day ago

Salary

$31.47 - $44.06

Salary - Type

Hourly Wage

Job Function

Other Water Related

Description

Hiring Range: $31.47 - $34.62 per hour, depending on experience/qualifications.

Work Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM; with some evenings, weekends, and holiday events as needed. On-call scheduling will occur, as required, and after-hours meetings and problem resolution.

NATURE OF WORK
As a member of the Public Works – Utilities Division, this position performs professional and lead duties supporting the operation and maintenance of the Town’s water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Responsibilities include directing staff in the safe and efficient use of equipment and procedures to clean, repair, and maintain system infrastructure. The role also oversees meter infrastructure for approximately 10,000 customers, responds to customer inquiries, and supports systems that include nearly 200 miles of water mainlines, two storage facilities totaling a combined 5 million gallons, 150 miles of wastewater pipe, and five lift stations. This is a working leadership position that also serves in a lead capacity during snow and ice removal operations.
Individuals in the position are required to perform work in a manner consistent with and exemplary of the Town’s PRIDE philosophies and the Town’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Individuals work under the direct supervision of the Utilities Supervisor to carry out assigned duties, functions, roles, and projects in both routine and complex circumstances.

LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Directly leads the daily field operations of all levels of water distribution and wastewater collection Utility Technicians.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The individual in the Water and Wastewater Lead role assists in assigning specific assignments, job duties, scope, authority, responsibility, roles, and requirements as determined by the Town, Department, Division, and pursuant to laws, regulations, and practices. Individuals in this position must be able to successfully perform, be responsible for, and/or assist in the fulfillment of many job functions and duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive:

The Water and Wastewater Lead is responsible for ensuring a high level of professional public maintenance services to the community, by directly supervising and leading the Utilities Division crews’ daily operations in the field, which includes all levels of Utility Technician employees. The Water and Wastewater Lead may also work with Inspectors, Equipment Operators, Maintenance Technicians, and Seasonal employees from other Departments and Divisions as required/needed.
Assists and collaborates with the Utilities Supervisor in the scheduling of employees, assigning work on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and monitors progress; guides, trains, and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; makes recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, discipline, termination and the advancement of Division staff along with addressing complaints and problems promptly.
Directly leads the daily field operations of all levels of Utility Technician employees including water distribution and wastewater collections system installation, repair, and maintenance; water meter installation, repair, testing, maintenance, and water meter reading; sanitary sewer jetting and video inspections; while operating various types of heavy equipment, machinery, and tools in a safe and efficient manner to perform routine tasks to clean, repair, and maintain the water and wastewater systems, and associated infrastructure in other areas within the Town of Windsor.
Directly leads routine inspections of the water and wastewater machinery & equipment, including various-sized types of pumps, valves, flow monitoring equipment, and other associated equipment; to identify deficiencies and safety hazards; recommends and implements projects and repairs to remedy the deficiencies.
Directly leads, develops, and manages preventative maintenance programs for the entire water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Coordinates with water and wastewater maintenance crews to ensure timely completion of corrective and preventative maintenance aligned with process goals and determines next steps and action plans if necessary. Accurately maintains documents related to preventative maintenance programs and makes recommendations, implements, and promotes safe working habits.
Directly leads the activities of water and wastewater crews to provide customer service response, answers questions and provides information to the public, investigates concerns or complaints, and recommends necessary action to resolve issues respectfully and professionally; works effectively and in a professional manner with the Town’s Utility Billing Division.
Directly leads the underground locate service requests of the PW department, other sections within the Town, and outside agencies by planning, coordinating, scheduling, and aligning internal resources to complete the work.
Monitors and evaluates operational key performance indicators (KPIs) related to water distribution and wastewater collection process efficiencies. Recommend and implement adjustments based on KPI trends.
Mentor, develop, and train operators based on skill gaps and lead individualized training opportunities when needed. Also ensures that Utilities Division employees and all other town employees are trained in the safe and efficient operations of machinery, equipment, processes, and operations of Utilities Division equipment.
Assists the Utilities Supervisor in appraising the performance of subordinate personnel during annual performance evaluations that clearly define expectations. Assists in documenting performance highlights and provides regular feedback to employees.
Assists the Utilities Supervisor in the development of the Utilities Division’s annual budget and five-year plan, forecasts additional staffing, equipment, materials, supplies, repairs, and capital improvement projects. Monitors the approved budget to ensure projects are done within the confines of the implemented budget.
Contributes to the design review and implementation of capital upgrades. Provides directions to engineers, consultants, and contractors in terms of confirming contract details, making needed changes, providing operational feedback, and answering questions according to Town guidelines.

Assists Utilities Supervisor in oversight and participation in Backflow and Cross Connection Program compliance testing, reminders, and water shut-off letters to ensure communication is completed in a timely manner.

Assists the Utilities Supervisor in maintaining organized records for audits and inspections by CDPHE. In addition to coordinating and leading compliance testing and sampling.
Assists Utilities Supervisor and Water Systems Superintendent in timely and accurate submittal of CDPHE regulatory reports.
Directly leads industrial pretreatment site inspections, documentation review, and sample collection in compliance with local limits and enforcement response plans.
Provides support to the Utilities Supervisor in areas of expertise, facilitating troubleshooting and knowledge transfer.
Participates in after-hours and weekend on-call rotation and acts as the primary contact for emergency process decisions when not directly on-call.
Assists the Utilities Supervisor in coordinating after-hours and weekend response plans, including on-call team assignments, and reports to the work site to lead during emergency events such as water main breaks, water service leaks, sanitary sewer backups, and flooding situations.
A part of the Snow management team who oversees snow and ice operation tasks in plowing, removing, and hauling snow and ice, along with applying deicers to streets and roads. Performs lead work, assisting and guiding crews as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive management and department/division information.
Assign and track daily assignments and tasks with the Utilities Supervisor to ensure the completion of daily tasks, which are input into Cartegraph.
Supports a culture of two-way dialogues and ensures Utilities Division employees receive timely and relevant information.
Attends and participates in professional organizations to stay informed of industry innovations and new technology.
Encourages recommendations from staff on operation and maintenance procedures and equipment needs.
Creates an inclusive environment by acknowledging the differences, perspectives, and ideas of others.

OTHER DUTIES
Depending on organizational need, additional duties may include the following:

The Water and Wastewater Lead position is part of the snow removal program, which includes scheduled on-call responsibilities typically during the months of October to April. The Utilities Lead is required to review and acknowledge the Snow Guidelines annually.
The Water and Wastewater Lead position participates in the Shared Fleet Vehicle Program, which requires an annual motor vehicle record check.
Performs related duties as established by law/ordinance or reasonably directed by the town.
Pursues continuing education and certification requirements in order to remain abreast of current methods and procedures.
May participate in Town employee committees, special projects that are directly or indirectly related to essential job functions, or assignments as required.
Assists other Town departments/divisions, as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of water and wastewater operations methods and administration.
Considerable knowledge of the equipment, facilities, operations, and techniques used in subordinate work units.
Strong knowledge of practices and procedures of utilities maintenance operations.
Advanced knowledge of and experience working with a variety of water and wastewater equipment and materials.
Working knowledge of Town personnel rules and policies.
Working knowledge of the Public Works department and maintenance procedures, construction techniques, heavy equipment operation, water and wastewater infrastructure composition, and hand and power tool usage.
Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and goals of the division, department, and the Town of Windsor.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including organizational development, management, budgeting, employee supervision, and training.
Skill in reading and correctly interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
Skill in understanding and responding to customer needs, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, the public, and other agencies.
Skill in the operation of staff vehicles and pickup trucks as required for travel in this position.
Ability to exercise considerable initiative and sound judgment; plan, organize, assign, and review the work of subordinate staff to meet department/division goals and community needs.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, prepare budget documents, reports, and statistics.
Ability to work well with varied and demanding people and effectively motivate subordinates.
Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency and make recommendations for improvement.
Ability to work from broad direction with limited supervision.
Ability to organize information in a clear and logical format; evaluate resources and personnel needs; identify, analyze, and address problems and trends in a timely, efficient, and equitable manner.
Ability to organize activities to complete tasks in accordance with priorities, address multiple demands, or meet deadlines; organize tasks and working environment to maximize efficiency; focus attention on tasks, which may be complex, routine, or repetitive, without losing concentration or becoming distracted by external activities; adapt to interruptions, equipment failures, unusual demands, or changing priorities.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to coordinate, analyze, and utilize a variety of reports and records.
Ability to handle emergency situations; employ and enforce safety practices and procedures; and understand and follow written and oral instructions and procedures. Promotes a culture of safety in the workplace and reports safety hazards.
Ability to use basic mathematical skills in making basic calculations.
Ability to operate a variety of light and heavy equipment and/or vehicles.
Ability to work on-call and after hours, as needed.
Must have the ability to be reached in emergencies, such as through a cell phone.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include additional work when required, working weekends and holidays as needed, and working on-call status with a maximum one-hour response time for yearly on-call rotation and for snow emergencies.
Ability to interpret and implement town policies, resolutions, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
Ability to remain flexible in dealing with changes.
Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and friendly in dealing with the public and other employees.
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment, and software, including Microsoft Office applications and Cartograph software.
Ability to receive, understand, and take positive and appropriate action from information/instructions verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to analyze and evaluate information accurately, and express ideas clearly when providing oral and written reports or recommendations.
Ability to research, evaluate, and use new methods and techniques for operational improvement; ability to draft policies and procedures.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.
Ability to deal constructively with conflict and gain consensus; ability to facilitate change.
Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations.
Ability to supervise, direct, and train employees.
Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
Ability to consistently exercise discretion, independent judgment, and decision-making.
Ability to research, develop, and lead formal and informal presentations and discussions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards, and members of the general public.
Ability to successfully pass the Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated physical examination as required, and the controlled substance/alcohol tests on a random basis.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND FORMAL TRAINING

Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
Coursework in leadership and management from an accredited technical institute, college, or university; in public administration, construction management, environmental sciences, or a field closely related is preferred.
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in water and wastewater operations and maintenance, Public Works, and/or progressive advancement through successive levels of water and wastewater operator certifications.
An equivalent combination of training and experience provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver's License that meets the Town of Windsor’s standards, or have the ability to obtain within one (1) year of employment
Must possess and maintain a Department of Transportation Medical Examiner’s Certificate
Must currently possess Colorado Class 2 Water Distribution Operator certification with the ability to progress and earn Colorado Class 3 Water Distribution Operator certification or the ability to obtain within two years of employment
Must currently possess Colorado Class 2 Wastewater Collections Operator certification with the ability to progress and earn Colorado Class 3 Wastewater Collections Operator certification, or the ability to obtain within two years of employment
Ability to obtain a Level D Water Treatment certification
Ability to obtain ASSE or ABPA Backflow Tester certification
APWA Rocky Mountain Public Works Institute, or the ability to obtain
Colorado LTAP Supervisory Skills & Development Program, or the ability to obtain
FEMA Training Certificates: 100, 200, 700, and 800 obtained within two (2) years of employment.
Flagger certification or the ability to obtain within three (3) months of employment.
CPR/1st Aid certification within three (3) months of employment.

MATERIALS and EQUIPMENT USED
Materials and equipment used include, but may not be limited to the following:

Equipment: Position requires the use or assistance of various equipment, including pickups, trailers, toolkats, vac trailers, sewer jets, portable pumps, trash pumps, saws, pumps, compressors, sanders, common hand and power tools, shovels, rakes, brooms, and wrenches. Inspection and testing equipment such as locators, manhole hooks, hand tools, and ladders. Specialized equipment, including air tools, torch equipment, and other specialized light-duty power equipment. Operate staff vehicles, refueling stations, electric car charging stations, fluid dispensing systems, wash facility & equipment, two-way radios, computers/tablets/other digital equipment, calculators, copiers, printers, fax machines, and telephones.
Materials: Position requires the use of weed chemicals like herbicides. Fuels, oils, lubricants, adhesives, degreasers, grease, refrigerants, antifreeze, and cleaning supplies. Paints, sealers, lacquers/thinners/solvents, epoxies, concrete/cement, dirt/backfill, sand, road base, gravel, chemicals used in the treatment process, laboratory chemicals, and other materials as needed.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The physical activities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

The physical requirements of this position are considered Medium Work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

The employee may be subject to the following environmental conditions: inside, such as an office setting; outside, with little to no effective protection from weather; extreme cold, typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour; extreme heat, temperatures typically above 100 degrees of periods of more than one hour; noise and vibration.

The employee is subject to hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat, or exposure to chemicals. The employee is subject to atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin, and subject to oils. Employee may be exposed to infectious diseases.

The employee frequently is in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, manholes, small, enclosed rooms, small sewage and water line pipes, and other areas which could cause claustrophobia.

This position is considered safety sensitive because the individual must operate a commercial motor vehicle, as a regular function of his/her daily job duties.

Note: This position description is not intended to be an exclusive list of all of the requirements, duties, tasks, roles or responsibilities associated with the position. Nothing in this position description restricts the town’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time.

The Town of Windsor will make all reasonable accommodations to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity in employment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The town is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The town prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length, protective hairstyles), gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, creed, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.