Posted 6 days ago
INTERNAL ONLY - WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
AI Summary
Oversees daily planning, organizing, and coordination of water distribution system maintenance and repairs; supervises hands-on activities, responds to emergencies, and maintains logs and inventory.
About this role
NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
Open to current members of Town of Bridgewater AFSCME union only
POSITION TITLE: WATER DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR
DPW – WATER DIVISION
AFSCME LOCAL 1700 – GRADE 12
FULL-TIME (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
PAY RANGE: $81,732.04 TO $109,858.32 PER YEAR
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Distribution supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day planning, organizing, directing and coordinating the daily maintenance activities of the distribution system with a hands on approach.
- Fully understands water distribution system operation and maintenance practices including but not limited to pipeline disinfection procedures, system flushing strategies, valve and fire hydrant maintenance practices.
- Performs operation and maintenance activities, including but not limited to the installation, modification, connection and repair of the water distribution system.
- Isolates system malfunctions and takes corrective actions.
- Maintains inventory, orders materials required to support the distribution system operation and activities.
- Prepares daily logs.
- Available for emergency response.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as duties require.
- Shall be required to operate trucks, backhoe, air compressor, pumps and related equipment.
- Must be able to interpret piping, distribution diagrams and engineering drawings.
- Maintain good working relationships with co-workers and general public.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Qualifications:
- Massachusetts Grade 3 (D3) Distribution license needed.
- Valid Massachusetts Driver’s license.
- Hoisting license - minimum 2B.
- CDL – Class B with airbrake endorsement.
- Backflow and survey license preferred.
Education & Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent with two (2) years supervisory experience in a municipal water system required.
Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals—regardless of background, experience, or strengths—to apply.
