Operations Supervisor - E75104 - ELECTRIC OPERATIONS AND MAINT. Contract Coordinator
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Operations Supervisor
Position ID: E75104-600200
Department/Division: Electric Operations and Maintenance
Reports to: Operations Line Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: Yes
Definition: Responsible for coordinating all work assignments performed by assigned City of Denton contractors.
Essential Functions:
Supervises the activities of 3 separate contractors and has some oversight of the Contracts themselves: Overhead Construction Contract, Underground Services Contract, and Directional
Boring, and Dry Auger Boring
Safely leads the contractors in the construction and maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system
Enforces department safety programs and instructs the contractors in proper work procedures
Works with distribution customers, developers and contractors in an efficient manner
Ability to make decisions, at a moment’s notice, with the City’s best interest in mind
Reads blue prints for the jobs and turns in an “as built” when jobs are complete
Keeps Line Superintendent informed of Contractor’s activity in a bi-weekly meeting
Requests supplies and maintains records for contractors and City crews
Receives invoices and processes them through the Inventory Control Specialist
Reconciles invoices and materials lists before completion of projects by Contractors
Evaluate Bids and Requests For Proposal, assisting with the awarding of contracts in accordance with the City of Denton’s best value criteria
Substitutes for the Line Superintendent as needed
Maintains reasonable telephone contact with departmental representatives at all hours as necessary
Performs other duties normally assigned to other work team members in their absence
Troubleshoots the electric system and makes needed repairs in a cost-effective manner
Assists crews and other departments when needed
Portrays a positive image to employees, customers, developers, contractors and the general public
Demonstrates computer proficiency
Makes presentations at Department, City and Public meetings as requested
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Ability to get along with customers and co-workers
Demonstrates CPR, First Aid and the ability to apply all safety rules
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Ten years of electric utility experience with at least 5 years as a journeyman
Completion of a valid 4-year Lineman Apprenticeship program that is recognized by the US Department of labor or the equivalent
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to read, interpret, and construct new electric facilities from engineering blue prints or job work orders and document any and all adjustments that were necessary and approved
to complete the project
Ability to direct and lead the electric utility construction work crews in the safe construction and maintenance of the electric distribution and transmission system in Denton
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required
minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must obtain a Texas Class A CDL driver’s license within 60 days of employment
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to respond to call-in within 30 minutes and be responsible for call when your name comes up on rotation list
Ability to read, understand, and follow departmental safety rules and safe work procedures
Ability to work courteously with other employees and customers
Ability to climb poles and work at heights greater than 30 feet
Ability to work within enclosed spaces
Ability to lead others in job related matters
Applicants must be available to be on stand-by and work emergency call-outs
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: I
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: M
Climbing: M
Balancing: E
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: M
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of various types of hand and power tools.
Requires the ability to work in adverse weather conditions and wear protective gear such as steel toe boots, gloves, hard hat, safety goggles, and hearing protection.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are primarily performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Effective Date: 9/23/2003
Revision Date: 09/01/2021