24 Years of permanent employment with the City of Santa Clara, plus 8.5 years of as-needed employment.
Motivated professional Utility Crew Supervisor, with strong leadership, solid experience managing all levels of large scale projects. Excellent at juggling multiple tasks and working under pressure. Versatile Crew Leader with experience directing others, managing tasks and monitoring work areas. Reputation for staying calm and poised even in stressful circumstances. Offering exemplary interpersonal and communication skills.
• Analyzes and solves water meter, back-flow prevention devices, and fire services related problems, such as dealing with customer service calls and field checks.
• Writes field notes, office reports, and technician records to document service and inventory for future repairs, testing, rebuilds and customer inquiries
• Deals courteously and professionally with customers and those contacted in the course of work to respond to complaints and service requests
• Supervises helpers and assists in the training of new personnel.
• Act as the Water Meter & Service Supervisor in the absence of higher authority, as delegated.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Independently, with general supervision, or as a member of a crew, performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance and operation of water, recycled water, and sewer systems
• Acts as a trouble-shooter, answering complaints and service requests, finding leaks or stoppages in lines, and correcting these conditions
• Supervises helpers and assists in the training of new personnel.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• May assist the public in locating grave site
• Interact tactfully and courteously with the public to answer policy and procedural questions related to cemetery operations, interment, and related services
• Remain composed and retain a professional demeanor while working with grieving families
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Performs basic grounds maintenance duties, including operating trucks, power mowers, edgers, trimmers, trenchers, power vacuums, spray equipment, rototillers, air compressors and pneumatic tools, sod cutters, aerators, floor maintenance machines, chain saws, brush chippers, fork-lifts, and related equipment
Water Distribution System Operator Certificate Grade D-2
Collection System Maintenance Certificate Grade C-1
California Class B Commercial driver's license
Back-flow Prevention Tester Certificate
Cross Connection Control Certificate