Description

The Assistant Field Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Field Supervisor with planning and supervising the installation, maintenance and repair of water and sewer mains, services, hydrants and valves of the District's water distribution and sanitary sewer collection system.  This position supervises all Field Tech positions, including assessment, training, and safety, and participates in hiring decisions.  Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication, supervisory, organizational, and public relations skills are required.

Essential Job Functions:

Tasks include, but are not limited to, operating heavy equipment, backhoe, excavator, and tractors.  Constructing new services; tapping mains; installing lines, meters, meter boxes, and valves; properly and timely maintaining water lines; fixing breaks and leaks; maintaining records; and performing repair and maintenance activities (hydrants and water meters); verifying material and work quality.

Maintains knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of equipment used in water distribution and wastewater collection maintenance, repair and construction.

The employee must be able to respond to emergency situations quickly. 

Maintains knowledge of appropriate techniques and standards used in maintaining, repairing and constructing water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.  

Assures all district equipment is well maintained and in good condition. 

Recognizes and responds to emergency situations to ensure maximum performance and compliance with District requirements. 

Ability to carry out written or oral directives or instructions.

 Ability to exercise good judgment when carrying out duties and to maintain good working relationships with the public and fellow employees. Respond to consumer complaints promptly.

Ability to perform strenuous physical tasks such as bending, lifting, carrying, digging, etc. in all weather conditions.  

Requires weekend and on-call work.

Reads and interprets blueprints, compiles fieldwork information for office records, and completes field service orders.

Any other tasks or duties assigned.

Requirements

Frequent periods of manual labor in non-office environments in all weather conditions. Lifts and carries up to 100 pounds, pulls, pushes, or drags up to 150 pounds of maintenance equipment. Crawls, kneels, squats, stoops, and twists for extended periods.  Subject to night and weekend work. Exposure to high noise and vibration levels from machinery and equipment.

Required Education:  High School/GED required.  Water/Wastewater Operator, Distribution and Collection license from TCEQ preferred.  

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000 DOQ

Why Join Our Team?

Excellent Benefit Package
Stable, full-time employment
Opportunities to learn new skills and grow within the organization
Meaningful work maintaining essential public infrastructure
Collaborative and supportive team environment
 

Harris County FWSD #61 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.