Plant Maintenance Supervisor, (B214120-2), R33, Water Treatment

Company: City of Laredo, TX
Location: Laredo
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Job Summary

Please note that due to the recentCOVID-19impact, there may be delays in the selection process.

Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Instructs and trains on proper methods and procedures in regards to maintaining equipment within the Water Treatment facility. Job Description

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

* Knowledge in repairing and maintaining plant maintenance equipment. * Knowledge in the practices and procedures of plant maintenance. * Ability to prepare accurate and concise written reports. * Ability to supervise subordinates. * Ability to develop work plans and schedules. * Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff. * Ability to perform duties without supervision. * Ability to perform work in a productive and safe manner. * Ability to perform strenuous and routine work. * Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills. * Ability to maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with other employees and respond to general public complaints. * Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo. * Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language. * Ability to comply with all City of Laredo policies and procedures. * Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record. * Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Workis performed inside and/or outside an office. Work may be exposed to environmental conditions, such as: slippery/uneven walking surfaces.Capable of working closely with others or alone, working with protectivedevices, working around machines with moving partsand objects, and working with hands in water. Ability to operate a motor vehicle, office equipment, andmechanical equipment; Work requires light carrying and occasional lifting (under15 pounds up to 50 pounds), straight pulling, pulling hand over hand,simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, repeated bending, sitting,standing, pushing, crouching, crawling, twisting, kneeling, stooping, climbingstairs and ladders, walking, and reaching above shoulders. Ability to see,write, read, count, identify shade of colors, perceive depth, and hearing isneeded to perform the essential functions of this job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Supervises all plant maintenance to include the planning and directing of equipment repairs for all the water treatment plants. * Creates and implements routine and preventive maintenance tasks for the treatment plants. * Verifies all plant maintenance equipment for safety and efficiency. * Instructs and trains employees in proper methods and procedures. * Checks and approves work in progress and upon completion. * Makes recommendations regarding employee job performance and conducts performance evaluations. * Makes recommendations on hiring. * Ensures compliance with department policies and procedures. * Ensures that employees perform work assignments in a safe and efficient manner. * Provides proper documentation and reports on a monthly basis. * Assists in maintaining good communication between staff, visitors and other business contacts. * Must follow all rules of telephone courtesy in all telephone communications. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

* AND-

At least seven (7) years of experience repairing and maintaining facilitymaintenance equipment.

Valid Licenses and Certifications

Valid Water Operator class "C" from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is desirable.

Valid Texas Drivers License*

* If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained prior to employment.

As part of the minimum requirements for all positions with the City of Laredo, a thorough background check and certified school transcripts will be required from all applicants who are offered employment.

Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.

Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7482 two days prior to the scheduled interview and/or test if applicable.

"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, THE CITY COMPLIES WITH THE AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT."

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