Equipment Foreman​/Backhoe

Position Overview

The Equipment Operator/Foreman is a position in the Service & Construction Department, or Regional Area, that services the customer accounts in the field along with helping to supervise and repair the water distribution and sanitary sewer collection systems of the company’s client districts. The position operates a backhoe and supervises the remainder of the backhoe crew. The person must be able to perform all of the duties of the Service Technician in addition to the added duties of the backhoe operator and crew supervisor.

• Operate backhoe or other related equipment and supervise crew
• Make Water Taps and install water meters
• Repair water distribution main line and service line leaks
• Supervise concrete and landscape restoration
• Perform other water distribution system repairs such as valve replacements, flush valve and fire hydrant repairs, etc.
• Supervise jet machine operation
• Investigate water leaks and sewer back-ups
• Handle water quality complaints
• Perform Disconnects and Reconnects of water customers
• Flush water distribution system as required
• Read meters (Customer and Interconnect Meters)
• Pick up payments from Districts that maintain Payment Drop Boxes
• Replace Meters, Meter Boxes and Meter Box Lids as required
• Perform Water Distribution System Valve Surveys
• Perform Sanitary Sewer System Manhole Surveys
• Customer Service – make customer contact as needed
• Report unauthorized discharges from the sanitary sewer system to the Regulatory Affairs Dept. so report can be submitted to TCEQ
• Perform other minor repairs in the water distribution or sanitary sewer collection systems
• Complete field Work Orders and submit to Service Dept.
• Post Meeting Agendas as required

• High School or GED
• Minimum “D” Water and “D” Wastewater Certificates or Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Certificates issued by the TCEQ
• Must be able to read and understand plans associated with water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Commercial Drivers License with Good Driving Record
• Ability to Maintain TXDOT Rating for Commercial Vehicle

• Mechanical Aptitude
• Ability to communicate with Operations and Construction VP
• Ability to communicate with Customers
• Ability to work overtime is a mandatory requirement of this job

• Tasks involve the intermittent performance of physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds)
• Subject to exposure to dust, fumes, vibration, noise, and dirty working conditions

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Utilities