Maintenance Foreman

Job Title:

Maintenance Foreman

Location:

Maintenance Shop - APG
Company:
City of Aberdeen
Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Foreman to join our team. The ideal candidate will have mid‑level experience in maintenance and repair work on water and sewer utilities, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. The Maintenance Foreman will be responsible for overseeing a team of maintenance technicians, coordinating daily schedules, and ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner by working with the crew.

This position will be assigned to the City of Aberdeen Maintenance Shop on Aberdeen Proving Ground and will require a Tier 1 level Background Check, in addition to the standard pre‑employment background check.

This position requires the applicant to have and maintain a CDL – Class

B.

Applicants that are not MDE certified will be considered if other requirements are met.

Upon hiring, the applicant will be required to apply for MDE Temporary D‑1 & C‑2 certifications, and within one year of their employment date pass one (1) state certification exam. The second state certification exam must be acquired within the first three years of employment.

• Supervise and coordinate the work of maintenance crews
• Inspect and maintain equipment, machinery, and facilities
• Order and maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Train and mentor maintenance staff
• Communicate with management and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities
  
  Prepare and maintain maintenance records and reports
• Operate light and medium‑sized construction and power equipment

• MDE Collection 2 and Distribution 1 Certifications with set guidelines
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in maintenance and repair work in utilities, asphalt, and concrete work
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong knowledge of Water and Sewer Utility systems
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations
• Proficient in computer applications and maintenance software, GIS, Microsoft Suite
• Valid CDL required

• Group benefits package (Medical, Dental, Long‑ and Short-term Disability, Vision, Life Insurance, and 401a)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Bereavement Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Days
• Sick Time

The City of Aberdeen is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.