Sewer System Construction Foreman

Job Title

Supervises and participates in the construction, installation, maintenance, repair, testing and construction inspection of the sanitary and storm sewer collection systems; confers with contractors and customers regarding the sewer systems;
Supervise and Participate in cement or street repairs. Keeps various records; performs related work as required.

1. Supervises and participates in constructing and repairing storm and sanitary sewers, catch basins, catch basin inlets, leads, manholes, and sewer siphons.
2. Supervises and participates in making new connections to the storm and sanitary sewer systems.
3. Supervises and participates in the operation of portable air compressors, pumps, generators, hydraulic or air powered pipe cutters, and tapping or drilling machines. Drives light to heavy duty vehicles and equipment.
4. Prepares, reviews, and verifies daily work reports; writes accident and damage reports, completes various production forms and maintains all necessary records as required.
5. Contacts customers regarding sewer problems and temporary disruptions in service; investigates customer complaints. 6. May supervise or participate with crews engaged in Water operations, Sewer Maintenance operations or snow removal operations.
7. Identifies equipment replacement needs and assists in specification preparations.
8. Supervises and participates in training subordinates in safety and adherence to MIOSHA standards. Make inspections to insure that proper safety precautions are observed in sewer operations and equipment is in safe working condition; enforces safety regulations including MDOT traffic control guidelines
9. Receives, responds to, and investigates customer complaints; dispatches service truck to handle complaints. Make recommendations for final resolution. 10. Participates in the instruction of an ongoing training program for all Sewer Operations activities. 11. Participates in GIS based Asset Management Plan and work order system.

1. Two (2) years' experience as a Senior Sewer Systems Construction Operator.
2. Possession of a valid State of Michigan Driver's License at time of appointment.
3. Must possess a valid MIOSHA Certificate of Training as a "competent person" in excavation safety within six (6) months of appointment.

1799 Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. Employees hired by the City must maintain residency as follows:
Local 1799 - within 25 miles of the nearest boundary of the City of Flint. Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status. Benefits offered include the following:
Retirement Program:
City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years.

DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88 Insurance Benefits:
The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected…