Share Email Opening Title Superintendent V-Water Works  Open Date 9/11/2018   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Public Works   Location Utilities/Water Works/Olive Street   Reports To Manager-Operations   Schedule 8:00 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs.   Pay Rate $50,000-$57,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY Oversee daily repair operations of utility customer service lines. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervise plumbing contractors and serves as a back up to other Utilities managers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Responsible for service line repair fund inspection and administration. • Investigate leaks and assign plumbers to leak repair. • Update shared drive files daily with leak information. • Document all paperwork from plumbing contractors. • Check bills for accuracy. • Track all inventory parts. • Inspect every repair prior to payment. • Provide twenty four hour emergency response including after-hours and weekends. • Investigate and resolve customer complaints. • Prepare monthly and annual reports as directed. • Supervise and participate in the repair, maintenance and installation of water mains, service lines, taps, valves, hydrants, and flushing of water mains and hydrants. • Coordinate the maintenance of vehicles. • Supervise machine shop as necessary. • Assist in maintaining distribution system records. • Locate water lines for crews using locating equipment. • Prepare department budget annually and monitor expenditures. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assume additional responsibilities as assigned including coverage for other Utilities managers. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • High school diploma or equivalent education. • At least 3 years of water utility experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Extensive knowledge of water meters of various sizes. • Knowledge of South Bend Water Works billing processes; work zone safety; confined space entry and any other safe work practices. • Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule. • Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions. • Ability to maintain accurate records. • Ability to deal effectively with the public and perform strenuous work. • PC knowledge required. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License required. • DSL certification preferred. EQUIPMENT Meter reading equipment; Tablet and PC; telephone; motor vehicle; meter testing equipment; electronic locator; leak detection equipment. 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 frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Environment includes indoor office setting as well as adverse weather conditions outdoors.   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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