Utilities Team Leader

Utilities Team LeadThe City of Montrose operates a water distribution system and wastewater collection system as well as a wastewater treatment plant. This position leads a team within the Utilities division that maintains safe water and sewer systems for the Montrose community. Under general direction from the Superintendent, plan, organize and supervise the work of staff engaged in a variety of maintenance, repair and construction activities. Perform fire capacity flow tests as required by the building department, fire marshal and city engineer. Water quality sampling on the water distribution system and water tanks per state and EPA regulations. This is a working Team Lead position and is a significant part of the team that is communicating and cultivating the values of the City of Montrose within the Utilities team. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics: Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives for the utilities division personnel. Assist in establishing, executing and implementing policies and procedures. Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities. Promote and maintain safe work practices during utility installation/maintenance, traffic control setup, work zone operations, equipment use, and right-of-way activities in accordance with City policies, applicable safety standards, MUTCD guidance, and accepted field practices. Recommend improvements and modifications on City systems; prepare various reports on operations and activities Establish SOP's and methods for the Utilities Crew. Plan, prioritize, supervise and review the work of staff involved in a variety of operations, maintenance, repair and construction on the collection and distribution systems Assist and participate in performing tasks within other City Departments as needed or assigned. Inspect the work of crews in progress and, upon completion, ensure all work complies with local, state and federal standards. Respond to weekend or holiday call-outs as needed. Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve issues. Respond to requests and inquiries from utility customers. Participate in the full range of operations, maintenance, and repair and construction duties, including performing the most difficult duties assigned to the crew. Assist in preparing bid specifications; requisition supplies and materials; maintain and control appropriate inventory levels; interpret and implement plans and work orders. Locate and eliminate cross connections in the city water distribution system. Isolate other water sources from the city water distribution system. Available to employees they supervise. Encourages input and regular communication. Provides direction. Assist with tasks whenever necessary. Actively participate in the on-call rotation. Supervision: Feedback: Establish goals and expectations for workers. Write and conduct employee evaluations. Staffing: Ensure position descriptions are accurate and assist in interviewing and selecting candidates appropriate to the work. Scheduling: Ensure schedules are set to get the work done in accordance with HR guidelines. Training: Assure implementation of job specific training to ensure employee success. Coaching: Set and discuss expectations for employee success. Conduct a formal mid-cycle progress review in addition to regular meetings with each subordinate. Problem Resolution: Handles or gets assistance with employee issues in a timely manner to prevent escalation of problems and disruption to the department. Employee Management: In accordance with HR polices, use established procedures to manage employee behavior. Actions are consistent and provide opportunity for the employee to improve. Core beliefs are deeply held values and assumptions that guide individuals in the workplace. Core beliefs define how we do things. By establishing core beliefs, the City of Montrose is creating a common culture that shapes employee behavior in a positive and predictable manner. When these beliefs are shared, they create cohesiveness and mutual commitment in the organization and flexibility to changes as they occur. Our core beliefs are centered on exceptional service and are based around treating our customers and fellow team members with dignity and respect. We value teamwork and recognize that we must continually strive to improve the customer experience. Every team member, regardless of job title, plays a part in creating a service environment and each are empowered to respond to the needs of our customers and teammates. We have six Core Beliefs: Respect, Ethics, Leadership, Accountability, Transparency, Excellence in Service (RELATE).

Requires ability to perform heavy manual labor. Strenuous physical work requiring ability to lift a maximum of 100 pounds; frequent lifting, carrying, walking and standing, hand/eye coordination. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of personal computer, and use of hands to handle small parts; vision for reading and preparing written reports and documents; frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communications with employees and citizens. Requires driving and walking during inclement weather. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is frequently loud.