Utilities Foreman- Excavation

Under general supervision, the Utility Foreman provides leadership in the field while performing a variety of tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of utility infrastructure. The Utility Foreman performs complex repairs to infrastructure using a variety of tools and applying significant skill in the safe operation of heavy construction equipment. As a representative of management supports the mission, vision, strategic plan, goals, and decisions of the Department and City.

Reports to: Utilities Manager
Direct Reports:

The Utility Foreman makes decisions in the field and exercises authority over coworkers. The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive. They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

• Adheres to the requirements in the most current and applicable version of City of Englewood Administrative Policy Manual and/or the Englewood Employees Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintains satisfactory and harmonious relationships with the public and other employees; exhibits a high degree of professionalism, initiative, & tact on an ongoing and continual basis. Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, and evaluates the work of the facilities maintenance staff within the division.
• Takes a lead role in the field, utilizing years of experience, to assist with the direction of work and provides leadership, decision making, and instruction to other employees.
• Transfers vast experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities by providing on-the-job training of Utility Workers and Specialists by coaching, mentoring, monitoring, and training.
• Develops, monitors, and adjusts performance standards used for work assignment planning.
• Reads and interprets a variety of maps, plans, construction diagrams, as-built drawings, and survey.
• Instructs, performs, and ensures MUTCD compliant traffic control and safe work zone set up.
• Instructs, practices, and ensures trench safety and confined space entry in accordant with regulations. Places sheeting, shoring, shielding and other devices to secure excavations as necessary.
• Investigates water breaks, customer complaints, sewer backups and/or overflow events and provides interpretive information to organize an effective response.
• In collaboration with leadership, communicate the work schedule to the customer(s) as required, supervise any sub-contractors and vendors on the project site.
• Front-line employees are responsible for performing, as well as leading, training and directing the activities of a crew in the repair of underground utilities, ie: water, sewer and storm sewer
• Effectively manage and maintain the equipment for successful completion of each project
• Stays informed of all relevant technological advances for industrial equipment and machinery by networking, reading, and attending conferences/seminars.
• Takes all precautions to protect employees and the public at work sites and to ensure the safety of the public, City of Englewood’s water supply, and the environment.
• Uses tablets, control pads, laptops, and other electronic devices to report and complete work orders and inspections in an accurate and timely manner.
• Is available for after hour callouts for emergency situations and maintains reliable and regular attendance.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Utility Workers
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Excavation Maintenance Foreman:

• Ensure construction execution complies with plans and specifications
• Attend pre-construction and other meetings related to city projects
• Perform general construction activities, when applicable
• Analyze and resolve work problems with residents or crew members in discovering the resolutions
• Prepare and submit for review production, safety, time, and other reports, as necessary
• Document progress and redlines of activities for record

D&C Foreman:

• Maintains and operates the water distribution systems through repair, routine maintenance, installations, sampling, utility locations, and assists in the excavation and repair of water lines and related infrastructure.
• Maintain the wastewater…