Operations Foreman; WA

The Operations Foreman supervises and performs manual work with contractor(s) and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of company property and facilities. The work is performed under limited supervision and requires the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. This position is located in Gig Harbor, WA.

• Schedule and perform manual work with contractor and/or crews in the maintenance and operation of company property and facilities
• Coordinate daily work orders with service personnel and maintenance crew
• Provide training for employees
• Investigate customer and water quality complaints
• Operate, monitor, maintain records and perform minor maintenance of wells, booster pumps, water treatment and purification equipment, and auxiliary engines
• Perform tank inspections and leak detection
• Locate water mains and company facilities as required
• Collect water quality samples and hand them off to a carrier who delivers to water quality laboratory
• Repair and service pumping and treatment equipment, and mains
• Oversee and direct employees for loading, testing, chlorinating, and sampling of mains
• Oversee, record, and update the measurements of fittings as installed by contractor (as built)
• Assist and coordinate the flushing program, maintenance of the grounds, and cleaning of reservoirs
• Work with the Department of Health on sanitary surveys for systems in the assigned region
• Partner with the Regional Manager to work directly with managed water systems and their operations
• Work at heights and in confined spaces
• Perform data entry for events that occur on water systems
• Participate in and support the Company’s continuous improvement program and projects
• Perform work on-site in the assigned office location
• Perform other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or a GED
• Experience in construction and operation of water systems desired
• Washington State Water Distribution Manager 2 certification
• Washington State Cross Connection Specialist certification
• Washington State Water Treatment Plant Operator certification
• First Aid Card obtained within one year
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License

Salary Range: $71,300 - $130,400.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.