City of Omaha · 2 weeks ago
Senior Utility Field Coordinator
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $92K/yr
4+ years expCity of Omaha is seeking a Senior Utility Field Coordinator responsible for supervising and coordinating field crews involved in the maintenance and repair of the city's sewer collection systems. The role includes overseeing construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and preparing reports while maintaining effective communication with various stakeholders.
CommunitiesGovernmentPublic Relations
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Coordinates the planning and preparation of large scale construction projects in excess of 5ft in depth up to 30ft in depth, that effect major or secondary streets or entire residential blocks, including in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater collections systems by determining priorities, scheduling projects, obtaining necessary materials and equipment for the project, and assigning projects to specific crews based on expertise of crewmembers and type of project to be completed
Responsible for enforcing all rules of Nebraska and Iowa 811 while performing excavations, including communicating and scheduling with other utilities as needed
Oversees maintenance programs such as CCTV, Vacuum Operation, Jet Operations and Chemical Root Control
Plans, coordinates, prioritizes, assigns, and reviews day-to-day activities and project work related to the maintenance, repair, and operations of the City's wastewater collection systems
Communicates with contractors, developers, engineers, inspectors, other City employees, outside agencies, and vendors, in order to coordinate utility repair and maintenance projects, resolve related problems, and provide project status and updates to Sewer Maintenance administrative staff
Prepares written reports and recommendations, and provides verbal or written input for performance appraisals
Communicates with the public in order to prevent, resolve, or minimize the impact of utility problems
Performs field inspections of job site conditions, work crews, and equipment, and reviews the work products of others to ensure wastewater collection system equipment is installed, repaired, and maintained in compliance with City of Omaha codes and standard operating procedures
Performs job safety analyses and develops standard operating procedures
Prepares and updates maps, schedules, graphs, and similar charts
Uses current sewer mapping and magnetic locator to locate and mark sewer manholes and lines in the field
Utilizes software to track and schedule activities for repair and maintenance
Works closely with a supervisor in reviewing reports and documents for adherence to plans, specifications, and policies, and participates in special studies relating to the operation and evaluation of the wastewater collection systems
Reviews data entry and work order information to ensure accurate information is entered into databases
Analyzes wastewater system information including reports, Electronic Mapping System viewer, maps, and quarter sections
Coordinates work activities and program functions with other City departments
Keeps up-to-date on job-related material through on-the-job training or in a classroom setting
Supervises staff, including conducting performance evaluations, implementing training, and initiating disciplinary procedures
Develops training curriculum and tracks of completion of training
Ensures field crews are entering information on a daily basis into databases
Provides direct support by performing technically advanced and complex repairs, maintenance, and operational work
Monitors work operations, quality, and safety to ensure adherence to regulations, standards, policies, and procedures
Audits subordinates’ tasks, including researching and correcting issues for quality control
Responds to customer complaints and inquiries by gathering field data, investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving issues
Monitors, requests, and maintains equipment, supplies, and materials
Prepares and maintains reports, files, data, records, and related project documentation
Prepares reports of program effectiveness and recommendations for improvements
Enforces standard operating procedures to ensure that jobs are completed in a timely manner and in conformance with established specifications
Notifies customers and affected parties of the nature, duration, and cause of wastewater service interruption
Assists in the development of equipment specifications for purchase
Conducts onboard training of new employees
Supervises snow removal operations
Maintains regular job attendance in accordance with a schedule established for the position by the supervisor
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates within the scope of this classification
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or its equivalent AND Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience with utility maintenance and repair
Two (2) years as a Utility Field Coordinator
Must possess and maintain at least a Class B commercial driver's license with an N endorsement by the end of the probationary period
If assigned to the construction section, must possess and maintain a valid Class A commercial driver's license with N endorsement and air brake certification by the end of the probationary period
Must possess and maintain the following certifications by the end of the probationary period: 2nd Grade Hoisting and Engineer's Certificate, Confined Space Entry, Work Zone Traffic Control, Competent Person Shoring and Trench Safety, Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Must possess and maintain the following within one (1) year: Nebraska Pesticide Applicators License for categories 05S, Sewer Root control, and 07, right-of-way pest control
If assigned to the construction section – City of Omaha Sewer Layer Certificate
If assigned to maintenance section – NASSCO PACP, LACP, MACP Certifications
Must be available to respond to scheduled on-call and unscheduled emergency situations as necessary, including those occurring after normal working hours
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques
Knowledge of business math concepts
Knowledge of filing and record-keeping principles
Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices, and the precautions necessary to prevent them
Knowledge of requirements of confined spaces as defined by OSHA 29 CFR 1910
Must have the knowledge and skill to be able to safely shore or shield and excavation in excess of 5ft up to 30ft in depth
Must be familiar with all shoring and shielding equipment and know how to read tabulated data used in the industry
Knowledge of requirements of trenching and shoring rules and regulations as defined by OSHA 29 1926
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relevant to the transportation of oversized equipment on City, State and County roadways
Must have skill and knowledge of the operation of heavy equipment utilized to perform deep excavations
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations relevant to the sewer division
Knowledge of methods and procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing wastewater collection systems according to City ordinances, and other governing regulations
Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the City of Omaha barricading and traffic control procedures
Knowledge of the geography of the City of Omaha
Knowledge of, and ability to operate, computers and other technology using standard or customized computer or systems software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks
Skill in using tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed for installing, maintaining, and repairing collection system infrastructure
Skill in providing customer service
Skill in preparing clear and concise written reports of work completed and/or problems encountered
Skill in operating equipment in the assigned area
Ability to adhere to safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
Ability to prioritize work projects based on severity of the problem, potential danger to the public, potential loss to the City, and other pertinent factors
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, subordinates, other City employees, and the general public
Ability to learn and adapt to advances in computer and electronics device technology and software
Ability to understand blueprints, sketches, and area maps
Ability to read and write the English language
Ability to understand oral and written instructions
Benefits
Forty-hour work week.
Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fourteen holidays.
Employee’s group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family.
Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more.
Company
City of Omaha
City of Omaha is a government organization that provides utilities, permits, and development services for businesses and residents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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