Field Services Supervisor - Water (Meter)

Salary: $27.31 Hourly Location : Water Department Marietta, GA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 04715 Department: Water Opening Date: 02/09/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Grade Code: 111 Position Information This position leads and participates in tasks involving water utility operations; establishes service of new customers, sets new meters, and makes taps; inspects meters to identify leaks, high readings, damage, or illegal connections; installs and repairs water services; raises manhole lids; locates and repairs water/sewer lines; excavates ground around water/sewer lines; flushes sewer lines and manholes; makes water taps; maintains records of recorded and unrecorded cross-connection backflow installations; conducts backflow testing and enters test results into computer; and operates sewer pump stations and inspects pump stations to ensure proper operations. Essential Functions Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates work activities for assigned staff and/or contracted vendors: prioritizes and assigns work activities: ensures subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex and problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to supervisor as requested. Manage s the pre-billing and post-billing process: reviews the daily meter reading reports, and reviews and approves billing files. Monitors contracted work: communicates with contractors installing new water lines and meters regarding work in progress and completed work; coordinates bid proposals for contracted services; and maintains related documentation. Maintains inventory of equipment, parts and supplies: orders materials and equipment; coordinates needed repairs and maintenance; makes recommendations regarding specifications for equipment and material procurement; monitors use of supplies and inventory levels; and maintains related documentation. Receives and responds to escalated and/or complex inquiries, concerns and complaints from customers: investigates and resolves customer complaints; and determines validity and corrective action to be implemented. Leads and participates in tasks involving water utility operations; establishes service of new customers, sets new meters, and makes taps; inspects meters to identify leaks, high readings, damage, or illegal connections; installs and repairs water services; raises manhole lids; locates and repairs water/sewer lines; excavates ground around water/sewer lines; flushes sewer lines and manholes; makes water taps; maintains records of recorded and unrecorded cross-connection backflow installations; conducts backflow testing and enters test results into computer; and operates sewer pump stations and inspects pump stations to ensure proper operations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by five years of experience in reading, repairing and maintaining water meters. Licenses and Certifications Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must obtain Confined Space Entry certification within six months of assignment. Physical Abilities Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds). Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, extreme temperatures, extreme noises, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, falling objects, electric currents, traffic hazards, animal/wildlife attacks, animal bites, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances or explosive environments. EEO Statement Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. Visit Cobb County's Employee Benefits page to learn more. 01 I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the 'Educational History' and 'Work History' sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process. Yes No 02 I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Yes No 03 Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis? Yes No 04 Educational Background: Mark the highest level of education you have completed. High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Advanced Degree None of the above 05 If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply. 06 Do you have a Confined Space Entry certification? If not, are you willing to obtain this certification within six months of assignment? Yes, I have a Confined Space Entry certification. No, but I am willing to obtain the certification within six months. No, and I am NOT willing to obtain the certification within six months. 07 How many years of experience do you have in reading, repairing and maintaining water meters? No experience Less than five years of experience Five to seven years of experience More than seven years of experience 08 Please describe your previous meter reading, repairing, and/or maintaining experience. Who did you work for? How long? What type of customers did you serve (e.g. commercial or residential)? Enter N/A if not applicable. 09 How many years experience do you have in general diagnostic and repair? No experience Less than five years of experience Five to seven years of experience More than seven years of experience 10 Please describe your general diagnostic and repair experience. Who did you work for? How long? Enter N/A if not applicable. 11 How many years of lead or supervisory experience do you have? No experience Less than five years of experience Five to seven years of experience More than seven years of experience 12 Please describe your lead or supervisory experience. How many people or projects did you oversee? Enter N/A if not applicable. 13 Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 14 If you receive a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to satisfactorily complete the following requirements: a criminal background check, a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) check and provide copies of any education documents listed on your application. Please note that a criminal conviction may not disqualify you from consideration. Are you willing to accept these terms? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04