The mission of Lebanon Utilities is to provide our community with reliable, economical and high quality services in a friendly and courteous manner. 

 

What we are proud to offer you

  • Health Insurance (begins first day of employment)  
  • Retirement 
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • STD, LTD
  • Term & Accidental Life 
  • PTO
  • Floating Holidays 
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Continuing Education Benefits 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manages various projects with regards to scope, budget, schedule, quality, environmental,  safety, communication, security, and integration.
  • Creates progress reports on a monthly basis to provide a written summary for each project.
  • Reviews change orders in detail to confirm who, what, why, and how to provide a written recommendation how to proceed.
  • Maintains all project records both digital and paper for capital projects which would include the following bid documents, bid advertisement, bid summary, contracts, change orders, invoices, etc.
  • Serves as technical liaison for the department staff, design engineers, and contractors.
  • Provides detailed knowledge of department technical standards and how they relate to service connections and day to day operations.
  • Coordinates written drawing reviews with crews and engineers to confirm project scope and standards are being met.
  • Provides written summaries for project meetings in the design, bidding, and construction phases to document and stay well-informed of the project details.
  • Regularly reviews actual project costs to confirm the project is staying within budget
  • Provides written answers for requests for information (RFI) and coordinates with all concerned parties.
  • Assists with the development of long and short-range plans for the maintenance and expansion of the water and wastewater utilities.
  • Assists with overall administration and technical supervision for the construction, maintenance, and operation of the water and wastewater utilities. 
  • Assists in the development of an annual Operations and Maintenance and capital improvement budget for the water and wastewater utilities.
  • Assists Operations Manager in special projects such as cost of service, rate cases, bond issues, engineering, budgets and capital improvement projects.
  • Assists with coordinating departments work activities with other utility departments, private contractors, engineers, and customers and manage work performed by outside contractors.
  • Assists in responding to customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Assists in ensuring utility compliance with EPA, IDEM, DNR and any other State or Federal regulatory agency having jurisdiction.
  • Assists with establishing and promoting training and safety programs.
  • Assists Operations Manager in conducting staff meetings with supervisors and operating personnel to keep them current on company policy and any changes in the water and wastewater industry.
  • Assists with job costing activities of water and wastewater activities.
  • Assists Operations Manager with hiring of department personnel.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related subject.
  • 2+ Years in the Water/Wastewater Industry.
  • Business Management course work recommended.
  • Strong verbal communication skills necessary in order to deal with a wide range of personalities both inside and outside the organization.
  • Ability to make informed immediate decisions in emergency or highly stressful situations.
  • A valid Indiana driver’s license and CDL required.
  • First aid and CPR certifications required.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.