City of Elmhurst, Assistant Superintendent of Distribution

Essential functions as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills.  This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents within this classification.  Incumbents are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on specified days and hours.  Factors such as regular attendance on the job are not routinely listed in the job descriptions, but are an essential function.

• Plan, direct, and evaluate maintenance, repair and renovation operations for the City’s water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure.
• Monitor and review jobs in progress, and provide direction and assistance with operational problem solving.
• Determine priorities, assign work and projects, and coordinate schedules of assigned staff; manage contractors.
• Work with residents and commercial consumers in regard to water meter, collection system and flooding issues.
• Acts as a snow supervisor and performs snow plowing, snow removal and salting work, as needed
• Establish work standards and complete employee evaluations.
• Monitor work sites to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards, and procedures.
• Train personnel in correct and safe methods and procedures necessary to accomplish their assigned work.
• Develop and monitor budget and approve purchases of supplies, parts, service contracts, equipment, etc.; manage inventory of parts and supplies.
• Ensures compliance with safety requirements of assigned operations.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a team.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

• Public works maintenance, renovation and construction technologies related to water and wastewater operations and maintenance.
• Supervisory and budgeting principles and practices.
• Principles, methods, and techniques of maintenance management.
• Local, state, and federal codes and regulations related to programs and activities.
• Applying construction, renovation and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Managing multiple projects at a time.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.

• Specifications for and operating capabilities and applications of heavy and light construction equipment, maintenance equipment, and trucks.
• Project planning, implementation and evaluation principles and practices.
• Supervisory and budgeting principles and practices.
• Applicable computer software programs such as Microsoft Office applications.
• Safety practices and procedures related to the work.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of City staff, the public and vendors, in person and over the telephone.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of others.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Utilizing and maintaining record keeping and filing systems.
• Making accurate arithmetic calculations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with vendors and others contacted in the course of the work.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Speaking English effectively to communicate in person or over the telephone.

• Salary: $77,937-$116,906
• Benefits: Complete medical, dental and vision insurance programs available, including partial City annual contribution to Health Savings Account; required IMRF pension participation; paid time off (vacation, sick, personal and holidays); life insurance; tuition reimbursement.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via elmhurst.org/jobs immediately. Only online submission materials are accepted. This position will remain open until filled.

The City of Elmhurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer