At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces. We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness. We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY: This is first line supervisory position in the Water Department of the Public Works Department. An employee in this position directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in installing, maintaining, repairing, servicing, enlarging, and relocating water distribution facilities by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. The employee in this position will be required to carry a cell phone for departmental stand by as well as be able to respond to emergencies as needed throughout the Department of Public Works.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Three (3) years of experience in pipefitting and other related work listed above.
- Experience in the operation of vehicles and equipment listed above.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:- Class "B" Commercial Driver's License with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
- State of Maryland Water Distribution License or the ability to obtain within one (1) year from date of hire. The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):- Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- General ability and knowledge to use computer for record keeping and tracking purposes.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance on the above listed equipment and vehicles.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
- Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draws valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- May be required to take training that will include but not limited to confine space entry training, CPR & 1st aid, Maryland State Flagging Operations, electrical safety, etc.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent 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 stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; confined spaces, explosives, risk of radiation, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. May be exposed to potentially infectious agents associated with sewerage. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Equal Opportunity Employer