Utility Superintendent – Surface Water, City of Lake Oswego

The Surface Water Superintendent works under the general direction of the Deputy Public Works Director/Operations Manager and is responsible for planning and coordinating the operations and maintenance activities of the City’s surface water system. As Superintendent, the incumbent would hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of the Surface water utility crews, and assist work crews with difficult jobs as needed.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Maintain records, update maps and accounts for street and surface water system inventories, including the use of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Plan, organize and control costs; prepare cost estimates of repair work to be performed, and direct the procurement of necessary supplies.
• Repair and operate specialized equipment associated with surface water system operations, including but not limited to: backhoes, loaders, high pressure cleaner, and T.V. inspection equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance activities performed by several crews with other City departments; provide technical information about the surface water system to the departments, as needed.
• Answer inquiries from the public about customer complaints.
• Ensure that safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure compliance with laws relating to surface water system.
• Ensure that an adequate supply of surface water materials are on hand.