Pump Station Maintenance Team Leader

Overview

This position supervises, directs, schedules, plans, participates and assists in assigned operational, mechanical, and electrical tasks and projects in the Pump Station Department; functional areas of responsibility include duties related to the maintenance, repair, and replacement of pump station infrastructure and equipment, including overseeing field operations, site safety (including Kentucky OSHA safety principles, practices, and procedures), productivity, schedule, quality assurance and control, proper documentation of supplemental contractors and suppliers coordination as required. Assist in the implementation of and ensure compliance with specifications and SD1’s Rules and Regulations. Evaluate and determine manpower, materials and equipment required for each pump station task or project. Perform a variety of skilled mechanical and electrical tasks that are usually involved in the maintenance, operation, and repair of pumps, motors, mechanical, and electrical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to, the following):

· Support 24/7 operations of SD1 force mains, sanitary and flood pump stations, and associated facilities

· Supervises and participates in various operations and maintenance activities at Pump Stations and associated facilities(s); including repair, installation, testing, and inspection of mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment

· Establish schedules and methods for pump station maintenance and operations tasks and projects; implement policies and procedures.

· Assign, supervise and review the work of assigned staff in pump station operations and maintenance tasks and projects.

· Monitors and evaluate operations and activities of the pump station maintenance crews.

· Monitors and evaluate operations and activities of the pump station operations employees.

· Plans and recommends equipment, materials, and manpower required for each project.

· Instructs and ensures staff members are practicing safe and efficient operations and maintenance procedures.

· Respond effectively to public inquiries.

· Promotes positive work culture which supports learning, skill development, and team building.

· Orient new employees; counsel performance and address corrective action needs.

· Responds to emergency situations and customer complaints and concerns regarding sanitary pump stations, flood pump stations, and force main work

· Determine work procedures and prepare work schedules prior to the crew departing each morning.

· Issue written and oral instructions to the crew members, as well as giving written and oral reports to members.

· Review crew’s completed daily work orders and reports to verify that all required information has been included and is accurate.

· Assure that all assigned SD1 equipment, tools and vehicles are used or operated according to SD1 safety specifications and that they are properly cared for and maintained.

· Attend regularly scheduled meetings with different personnel from the Pump Stations Department.

· Assist in the implementation of Pump Stations operations and maintenance goals and objectives.

· Visually examine the crew's completed work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to SD1’s construction specifications, policies and procedures.

· Review observations with other crew leaders and report the results to the Pump Station Manager.

· Recommend procedures to improve efficiency within the Pump Stations Department.

· Monitor and assist maintenance crews in completing assigned duties.

· Coach and teach crew members and apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

· Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with instructions received from the Pump Station Systems Administrator or Manager.

· On request, must be available for the Pump Stations On-Call program for after hour trouble call questions as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent, preferably higher education with a degree or certification in a related field.

· At least six (6) years of commercial/industrial mechanical or electrical trade experience, including two (2) years lead or supervisory experience

· Proficiency with computers, including experience with uploading files from a computer to a device or piece of equipment.

· Must have extensive knowledge of SD1 pump station operations, and keep up to date on changes in the collection system.

Competencies

· Ethics & Integrity: Demonstrates responsibility towards the company, its property, and co-workers.

· Organization Support: Demonstrates loyalty and supports the organization’s Mission, Vision and Organizational Goals.

· Responsibility & Accountability: Keeps commitments, follows directions and follows through on assignments.

· Safety Awareness: Understands and complies with safety procedures.

· Teamwork & Cooperation Demonstrates respect for others’ perspectives and builds and maintains positive working relationships.

· Active Listening: Listens to understand the other’s perspectives, issues and concerns before responding.

· Attention to Detail: Uses appropriate tools to synthesize data, establish a path to reach measurable results and measure success.

· Communication: Articulates ideas and information in a way that is clear and concise, both verbally and in writing.

· Continual Learning & Building a Learning Organization: Takes the initiative to develop professionally and identify programs or methods to update knowledge and skills that positively impact the organization.

· Crisis Management: Quickly assesses a crisis or potential crisis and calmly prioritizes and executes steps required to handle the crisis.

· Flexibility & Adaptability: Adapts quickly and positively to internal and external changes.

· Interpersonal Ability: Builds rapport and positive working relationships through relating to and demonstrating an understanding of others’ interests and objectives.

· Organization & Time and Management: Establishes work activity priorities and executes efficiently and effectively. Manages time and resources and checks final products for accuracy.

· Professionalism: Remains calm, professional and positive through difficult and challenging situations.

· Program & Process Awareness: Knowledge of appropriate rules and regulations that impact roles and responsibilities and ability to interpret these rules and regulations to one’s job and responsibilities.

· Quality & Customer Service: Makes internal and external customer service a top priority by always demonstrating superior service.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Items Used

% of time used

Handheld tools (hammers, shovels, sledge hammer, etc.)

20

Equipment (quickie saw, drills, jackhammer, etc.)

5

Heavy equipment (backhoes, skid steers, etc.)

0

Machinery (pumps, motors, mounted saws, etc.)

20

Computer or Laptop

70

Please list the items that are used in this position and the associated % of time:

Positions

% of time in position

Up to how much weight

Standing

50

n/a

Walking

20

Lifting or moving

20

100 lbs.

Climbing or balancing

5

Pulling

5

100 lbs.

Pushing

5

100 lbs.

Cramped or confined spaces

10

Sitting

50

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

5

Other positions and the associated % of time:

Work Environment and Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to conditions

% of time exposed

Dirt/Mud

40

Significant heat

50

Significant cold

50

Smoke or fumes

0

Harmful chemicals

25

Water or wastewater

75

Moderate or louder noise

40

Vibration

30

Grease or oil

5

Electric shock risk

40

Dust/Shavings

5

Office Environment

50

Other exposures and the associated % of time:

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Schedule:

License/Certification:

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Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person