(DFR1)-Field Supervisor

Birmingham Water Works - Birmingham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Birmingham, AL

Utilities

About the position

The Field Supervisor position at Birmingham Water Works involves planning, directing, and supervising the servicing of water mains and associated infrastructure. The role is critical in ensuring the maintenance and construction of water distribution systems, overseeing field crews, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. The supervisor will also interact with customers and manage various administrative tasks related to the department's operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and supervise servicing of the water main and its appurtenances in the distribution system.
• Maintain all fire hydrants within the BWW system.
• Direct and supervise crews constructing or maintaining standard fittings associated with water mains and potable water.
• Manage the completion of daily worksheets to install domestic residential water taps by coordinating crews for materials.
• Enter material work orders in SAP for the Warehouse team to fill.
• Assist in maintaining and creating purchase requisitions.
• Coordinate the work of field crews with other departments, city and state officials and utilities.
• Oversee and monitor day-to-day construction operations and fill in where necessary to ensure proper completion of work.
• Maintain necessary records such as operational or environmental data, work order requests, and leak reports.
• Read, review and interpret blueprints, specifications, engineering drawings and grade sketches to determine work requirements.
• Notify management of water main shutdowns and arrange timing with affected customers.
• Responsible for right-of-way maintenance.
• Install fire protection connections, domestic service, combined service and fire hydrants.
• Supervise lowering water mains under pressure and salvaging water mains, valves and hydrants.
• Calculate the requirements and requisition concrete, road gravel, fill sand and asphalt.
• Install small and large taps with a large tapping machine and flush mains as needed.
• Operate electronic devices in locating and marking underground water pipes and utilities.
• Investigate and react to indications of problems with tank levels.
• Interact professionally with customers to resolve concerns and questions.
• Oversee contractors and authorize construction activities during on-call situations.
• Estimate construction project costs and evaluate compliance with standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
• Perform quarterly inspections of all facilities to verify maintenance standards.
• Operate the assigned vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety policies when driving company vehicles.
• Be on-call 24 hours and expected to work extended hours as needed.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
• Champion a performance-oriented culture and develop key performance measurements.
• Maintain and protect sensitive and private information in accordance with HIPAA and other regulations.
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL) class A preferred.
• ADEM Grade I Certification preferred but must obtain within 6 months.
• Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI) Certification required, or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• GO Leadership Development Program completion within 12 months of the promotion date.
• Five (5) years of construction and maintenance (leak) experience required.
• Team Lead experience or other demonstrated leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SAP or similar inventory management systems.
• Knowledge of local water distribution regulations and standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.
• Retirement savings plan options.