What is a sewer maintenance supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a sewer maintenance supervisor

1. Explore sewer maintenance supervisor education requirements

   Most common sewer maintenance supervisor degrees

   High School Diploma

   48.6 %

   Associate

   20.0 %

   Bachelor's

   17.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific sewer maintenance supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sewer Lines	33.99%
   Safety Procedures	14.95%
   Collection Systems	9.61%
   Water Meters	8.37%
   Asphalt	7.09%

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3. Complete relevant sewer maintenance supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New sewer maintenance supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a sewer maintenance supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real sewer maintenance supervisor resumes.

4. Research sewer maintenance supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage and coordinate maintenance and equipment logistics operations, staffing and training functions to boost program effectiveness and mission readiness.
   • Develop original PLC programs and streamline off-site develop PLC programs to minimize equipment downtime and maximize technician understanding of these programs.
   • Perform complete teardown and rebuild of Okuma CNC lathes.

5. Apply for sewer maintenance supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a sewer maintenance supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams