<p>Applications are currently being accepted for the position listed below. First application reviews begin 12/23/25.</p> <ol> <li> <p>POSITION TITLE: Assistant Field Services Supervisor</p> </li><li> <p>DEPARTMENT: Utilities/Field Services</p> </li><li> <p>PAY GRADE: 450 (Non-exempt)</p> </li><li> <p>SALARY: $51,113.00</p> </li><li> <p>GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE POSITION:</p> </li></ol> <p>Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Transmission and Distribution System and Sewer Collection System which provides potable water and sewer service to the customers by the City's water and sewer system under the direction of the Field Services Supervisor; recommends programs, procedures for an efficient operation; responsible for a daily work crew having various job assignments with decision making and satisfactory completion of said assignments; displays good time management; investigates complaints when authorized; operates within the guidelines and policies set forth in City Code and Ordinances; works in various weather conditions; communicates with customers and all field service personnel; responsible for trouble shooting the transmission and distribution system; supports the fire hydrant program, valve exercising program, non-revenue water program, and water system flushing in conjunction with engineering department; responsible for timely response and utility locations for our miss utility program; promotes a safe environment and work zone for the department; exposed to dust, fumes odors and risk of bodily injury; occasionally required to work more than 40 hours per week when problems and issues in the system exists. Any other duties assigned.</p> <ol start="6"> <li>DUTIES OF THE POSITION (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY): </li></ol> <p>Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Transmission and Distribution System and Sewer Collection System as directed by the supervisor; investigates customer complaints and new service request and methods of maintenance and repairs at the job site; assist crew at the construction site; decision making for work crews; satisfactory completion of job assigned; time management on job site; complete more than one job if required during an 8 hour shift; works with contractors on specific jobs; locates lines for crew and contractors on specific jobs; locates lines for crew and contractors when required; may be required to work over 40 hours per week when problems and issues in the system exist; required to work "call out duty" when scheduled or needed; communicate with public and project a favorable image. Assist in trouble shooting the system and recommends methods or repair in consultation with supervisors; completes required daily reports; assist the equipment operators and plumbers when necessary and advises supervisor of problems and needs of the department. Carry a cell phone or pager. Must make notations and sketches of work performed in the field to present to the engineering construction inspector for mapping update; records lines on maps; inspects line extensions periodically; Shall investigate all possible insurance claims and damages to customer personal property with fully completing necessary paperwork (first report of incident, hand-out to customer, etc.), document the incident by taking pictures immediately once on site, report your investigation to engineering department staff ASAP. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the Utility Manager, Department Supervisor, and/or Designee.</p> <ol start="7"> <li>DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION RECEIVED BY AN INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION: </li></ol> <p>Receives instruction from the Field Services Supervisor, Utility Manager, or designee.</p> <ol start="8"> <li>DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION EXERCISED BY AN INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION: </li></ol> <p>Supervises and directs workforce on a daily basis.</p> <ol start="9"> <li>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK: </li></ol> <p>Ability to communicate with employees, the public and a good image; ability to assess work situation; ability to read utility maps and blueprints, ability to line-out, direct and supervise the work of crews; ability to act in emergency situations and make good judgment decisions.</p> <ol start="10"> <li>EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE NECESSARY FOR WORK PREPARATION: </li></ol> <p>High school diploma or equivalent, ability to communicate with supervisor, employees and public to maintain a good image, ability to assess work situations; ability to read utility maps and prints; ability to line-out, direct and supervise the work of crews, ability to act in emergency situations, ability to make good judgment decisions, time management. Must possess a Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsements or enroll in the Entry-Level Driver Training Program available through the City of Fairmont. Must obtain CDL permit within 180 days of hire and CDL license within one year.</p> <ol start="11"> <li>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS </li></ol> <p>The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 of the position.</p> <p>While performing the daily duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit, stand, bend, climb stairs, walk on uneven surfaces, walk on slippery surfaces, crouch, crawl, kneel, stoop, and using hands for reaching, grasping and making repetitive hand movement. The nature of the work requires the incumbent to climb ladders and work in confined spaces. The position also requires both near and far vision when inspecting work and performing maintenance on assigned equipment. Additionally, the employee will be required, at times, to lift, carry or push/pull supplies, materials, equipment and/or items weighing up to 50 pounds while performing the duties of this position.</p> <p>Work is primarily conducted outdoors in all weather conditions including wet, hot and cold. Employee will be frequently exposed to odors, fumes, toxic conditions, air contaminants, dusty and/or greasy conditions, high levels of noise and risk of bodily injury.</p>