Superintendent - Operations

**OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT**

**JOB SUMMARY**
Under the direction of the Division Manager, the Operations Superintendent has overall
responsibility for supervising Meter Readers, Servicemen/Servicewomen, Senior
Servicemen/Servicewomen, Customer Service Representatives and Local Representative. This is
an exempt position that oversees the customer field service work and meter reading for the Apache
Junction, Bisbee, Pinal Valley, Coolidge, Lakeside, and Sedona systems.

**JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
Responsible for a variety of tasks and duties, which may include, but are not limited to, the
following:

- Supervise Division personnel.
- Ensure that water system is operated and maintained in a proper manner.
- Oversee Division water quality testing to ensure that all required testing is performed in accordance with approved scheduling and in a manner specified by the Company's Operations Administrator.
- Coordinate Division construction projects with other utilities, contractors, pipeline material suppliers, municipal, county and state agencies, customers and other Company personnel.
- Oversee and supervise Company inspectors assigned to inspect ongoing construction work and ensure compliance with Engineering Department specifications.
- Provide a detailed "as-built" record of all completed construction work to the Engineering Department.
- Assess progress of construction projects and implement Change Orders where appropriate.
- Coordinate major Change Orders with the Engineering Department.
- Ensures continuing project progress and timely completion.
- Provide adequate safety and job training for all Company employees.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations and the Company's safety program.
- Oversee Division inventory levels to ensure efficient and timely stocking of materials necessary for maintenance and construction projects.
- Oversee material orders to verify that adequate quantities and types of materials are on hand, as needed.
- Assist Division Manager in customer support matters including overseeing service establishment, preparing preliminary cost estimates, resolving high bill complaints, etc.
- Perform the duties, and assume the responsibilities, of Division Manager in his absence.

**EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
The required skills, knowledge and physical requirements include, but are not limited to
the following:

- Must have a minimum of three years of experience as Serviceman/Servicewoman, or comparable experience.
- Ability to read construction drawings.
- Thorough understanding of water distribution systems, water treatment and water testing requirements.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with customers, contractors, regulatory agencies and material suppliers.
- Must be familiar with various construction methods and with the Company's Standard Specifications.
- Must be able to inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with Company Standard Specifications and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Engineering Bulletin No.10.
- Must possess strong leadership and instructor skills. Oversee the Company's safety program and ensure compliance with OSHA safety regulations.
- Must be able to use, or learn to use, a personal computer.
- Must be physically able to perform work that requires walking, bending, kneeling, and limited digging and lifting. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather.

**EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE**
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Arizona driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- ADEQ Operator Certificate for Water Distribution and Water Treatment at a grade level specified by the Company.

**ARIZONA WATER COMPANY**
**MINIMUM ADEQ DIVISION CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR**
**"RESPONSIBLE SYSTEM OPERATOR"**

**DIVISION WATER DISTRIBUTION WATER TREATMENT**
- Apache Junction Grade 4 Grade 3
- Bisbee Grade 3 Grade 3
- Casa Grande Grade 4 Grade 3
- San Manuel Grade 3 Grade 2
- Sedona Grade 3 Grade 2
- Coolidge Grade 3 Grade 2
- Miami Grade 3 Grade 2
- Lakeside Grade 3 Grade 2
- Overgaard Grade 3 Grade 2
- Superior Grade 2 Grade 2