Performs lead-worker activities with personnel, which includes, but is not limited to: overseeing projects; training employees on proper methods and procedures; scheduling, assigning, and/or performing and monitoring work; coordinating work with other departments or contractors; inspecting projects in area of assignment.

Operates water or wastewater systems with the use of SCADA; meets requirements set forth by permits issued by regulatory agencies; manages maintenance staff on daily maintenance repairs.

Performs preventative maintenance and repairs of equipment; establishes maintenance schedules; assists maintenance personnel with repairs.

Procures, research, and orders parts; participates in budgeting processes.

Trains new personnel on operations and maintenance; recommends performance evaluations; assists in interview and hiring processes.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with government agencies, City employees, and the general public.

Operates and maintains motor vehicles or other work-related equipment requiring a valid driver license. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of principles and practices used in water or wastewater; thorough knowledge of federal, state and local regulations relative to area of assignment; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions of the work; thorough knowledge of sampling and collecting procedures.

Skill in maintaining, inspecting and repairing equipment; skill in using hand and power tools and using testing equipment; skill in using computers and related software applications; skill in reading and interpreting blueprints; skill in performing mathematical calculations; skill in reading and interpreting drawings and specifications; skill in operating various equipment related to area of assignment; skill in repairing equipment; skill in using and storing chemicals; skill in supervising and training employees; skill in budgeting and procurement.

Ability to resolve problems and ensure effective operations; ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner; ability to carry out difficult oral and written instructions; ability to work under adverse conditions; ability to detect by inspection worn or broken parts; ability to keep records of repairs and service operations and to prepare reports; ability to research, collect, organize and analyze data; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, outside governmental and regulatory agencies, subordinates, supervisors, vendors, and the general public.

Applicants for employment opportunities should be aware of the Lake Havasu City policies concerning the use of drugs and alcohol. These policies have not been altered by the passage of Proposition 207. The use of recreational marijuana is a violation of the City's Drug Free Workplace Policy. All positions within the City are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test. A positive result for drugs tested under the policy, including recreational marijuana, may be grounds for withdrawal of an offer of employment.  

The City reserves the right to consider only the most highly qualified applicants. The succeeding examination processes may be required: training and experience, testing, panel interview, employment eligibility verification (EEV) requirements, personnel evaluation profile (PEP), polygraph test, background investigation, and alcohol/drug screening test. Lake Havasu City complies with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Department of Transportation Drug Testing Program. Drug and alcohol testing is conducted under the authority of City policy and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Appointment is subject to a successful background investigation and City paid post-employment medical examination after an offer of employment has been made.