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Title:  Pump Repair Supervisor

Description: 

Requisition Id: 3746 

Salary: $56,304.00 - $70,272.00  

Salary Grade: S9 

Job Location:  Commission Headquarters (JEFFE1) 

Closing Date:  March 4, 2025

 

Our Culture: The Missouri Department of Conservation supports a culture of trusted professionals that is dedicated to our mission, responsible stewards, and believe in One MDC. 

 

To learn more about the job, feel free to contact the hiring supervisor- Barbara Li at Barbara.Li@mdc.mo.gov or at 573-522-4115 Ext. 3724.  

Summary/Objective

Oversee the maintenance and repair of specialized pump systems for water distribution and wastewater collection.

Essential Job Duties

  • Manage the construction, maintenance and repair of specialized pump systems.
  • Read, interpret, and work from construction drawings, sketches, plans, specifications and mechanical illustrations.
  • Train, schedule, supervise, evaluate and review staff.
  • Purchase materials and inventory in compliance with financial budgets.
  • Approve time sheets, invoices, vehicle reports and expense reimbursements.

Ancillary Job Duties

  • Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent required, trade school certificate preferred.
  • Must possess Missouri Pump Installation Contractor license.
  • Five (5) years of experience in the pump repair field.
  • Must maintain a valid, current CDL (Class A).
  • Missouri Water Well Installation Contractor License preferred, but not required.
  • Missouri Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification required within first 6 months of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Electrical, plumbing, and fabrication knowledge.
  • Ability to work in close proximity to, and operate, heavy equipment, hand and power tools.
  • Working knowledge to operate a backhoe, skid steer, loader, dump trucks, boom trucks and other heavy equipment.
  • Ability to work independently on a job site with little direct supervision.
  • Knowledge to use survey equipment and read construction plans.
  • Ability to keep focused on understanding, anticipating and responding to the needs of customers.
  • Ability to define a problem, analyze relevant information, develop solutions and solve problems.
  • Ability to maintain focus and intensity, and remain optimistic and persistent even under adversity.
  • Ability to develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and act quickly and decisively on the determined course of action.
  • Ability to travel and stay overnight regularly, up to four (4) nights/week.

Work Environment

  • Occasionally work in confined spaces, near moving mechanical parts, and in high places, requiring the use of lift devices.
  • Regularly work in outdoor weather where wet, humid conditions are possible.
  • Frequently exposed to vibration and loud noises associated with power tools requiring hearing protection, to oils, chemicals and airborne particles, and to electrical hazards requiring proper specific safety procedures.

Physical Abilities

  • Move about grounds, both inside and outside of buildings.
  • Operate tools and other machinery and regularly relocate machinery to other areas.
  • Frequently communicate and exchange accurate information.
  • Clarity of vision, three-dimensional vision, precise hand-eye coordination and the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Regularly lift up to 75 pounds, correctly lift up to 100 pounds.
  • Concentrated attention is required at all times.
  • Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  The Missouri Department of Conservation reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  Management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, functions, and requirements.

Exemption Status/Special Notes

This position has been determined to be Nonexempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.  Employees must agree to accept compensatory time in lieu of cash payments in accordance with the Department's Compensatory Time Off and Overtime Policy. 

Salaried and hourly employees are expected to use a mobile device-cellular phone for Department business, as needed. 

MDC promotes a Tobacco-Free (smoke and smokeless) working environment.

The Department of Conservation will only hire United States citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.  All new employees will be required to complete an "Employment Eligibility Verification" (Form I-9) and produce requested documentation after employment.

Candidates seeking initial employment or re-employment must submit to a drug screen following offer of employment.

All persons employed with the state of Missouri shall file all state income tax forms and pay all state income taxes owed.


Nearest Major Market: Jefferson City
Nearest Secondary Market: Columbia Missouri

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