SUMMARY:
Responsible for the day to day operations and scheduling of the
Distribution Department personnel and equipment under the Superintendent's
guidance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a general list of essential duties and responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
- Supervise and schedule the Distribution Department personnel and crews.
- Perform all duties of the Superintendent in his absence.
- Requisition materials and supplies as needed.
- Schedule vehicle and equipment maintenance as required.
- Investigate unusual customer complaints or orders.
- Review all miscellaneous work orders filled out by the employees under his supervision as to accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain necessary records for the efficient operation of the Department.
- Be available for 24-hour call-out as assigned.
- Train new employees in conjunction with the Distribution Superintendent.
- Promote and enforce the safety programs in conjunction with the Distribution Superintendent.
- Be available during emergencies to perform duties as outlined in the Company emergency procedures and as specifically assigned.
- Capable of initiating street cut permit procedures for all municipalities within the Company's chartered area.
- Consistently demonstrate positive and professional behavior with all individuals contacted on behalf of the Company including employees.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Directly supervises Distribution department assigned employees, both G&A and unionized labor forces.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; mentoring, appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Must be familiar with the current union contract in order to effectively supervise within the confines of the contract.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and five years of related experience; and a minimum of 2 years supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Possess a valid PA driver's license.
- Obtain the State Board of Certification of Water & Wastewater Operator, Class E Certification (through D.E.P.) within two years of hire.
OTHER SKILLS:
- Strong comprehension skills to understand and interpret safety rules, emergency procedures, standard operating procedures, etc.
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written in order to communicate with a variety of stakeholders (customers, contractors, municipal officials, managers and employees)
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Proficient use of standard office equipment.
- Proficient use of and strong competence with all tools and equipment used by the distribution street crews in order to effectively train employees.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required to sit for extended periods of time.
- Required to sit, stand, and walk; regularly required to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, and ascend and descend stairs and ladders.
- Required to reach with hands and arms and push items overhead.
- Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs.
- Required to drive a company-assigned vehicle.
- Required to talk, hear and see. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and ability to differentiate between colors.
- Dexterity is mandatory as this job requires frequent use of hands and fingers, including keystrokes on computer keyboard and calculator.
- The employee must regularly be able to work under stress and work additional hours to meet reporting deadlines.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions.
- The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and heavy equipment.
- The employee regularly works in an office environment when not visiting job sites.
- The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Education:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person