Foreman - Stormwater

Position Summary

A hands-on supervisory position that is responsible for the scheduling of inspections, maintaining, and repairing the City's stormwater infrastructure. Serving as a crew lead on job sites, provides direction and guidance, ensures processes, procedures, and safety protocols are followed. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Public Works Superintendent, or their designee.

Essential Functions

• Leads and coordinates daily work of assigned Stormwater Maintenance Team.
• Helps plan and prepare work order schedules and assigns related tasks to assigned work crews. Monitors completion, quality, and productivity.
• Proactively inspects and maintains stormwater infrastructure, including inlets, pipes, ponds, outfalls, ditches, swales, underdrain, and drainage structures.
• Identifies and presents reports to address drainage deficiencies, blockages, erosion, sediment, and maintenance needs.
• Responds to public drainage complaints, flooding concerns, and stormwater service requests.
• Operates and oversees the safe use of stormwater maintenance equipment and vehicles.
• Coordinates field activities with department supervisor and other City departments.
• Maintains accurate inspection, maintenance, and work-order records.
• Assists with pre-storm preparation, emergency response, and post-storm inspections.
• Provides field recommendations regarding repairs, maintenance needs, and drainage improvements.
• Ensures work is performed safely and in accordance with City procedures and applicable regulations.
• Completes tasks promptly and meets deadlines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of stormwater drainage systems, maintenance practices, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards as well as safety precautions of the workplace.
• Knowledge of safe equipment operation and field maintenance practices.
• Knowledge of applicable stormwater, environmental, and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of basic drainage principles and stormwater infrastructure.
• Skill in leading, organizing, and coordinating field crews.
• Skill in operating and maintaining stormwater maintenance equipment.
• Skill in identifying drainage problems and determining appropriate maintenance needs.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records, work orders, and inspection documentation.
• Skill in communicating effectively with staff, residents, contractors, and other agencies.
• Ability to layout, direct, and lead the work crew.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, maps, drainage easements, and basic construction documents.
• Ability to prioritize work and respond effectively to urgent drainage and flooding concerns.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and physical conditions.
• Ability to train and provide direction to assigned personnel.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with the Public Works Superintendent.

These essential and additional job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.

Minimum Requirement

• High school graduate or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma
• Five (5) years of experience performing maintenance and or construction of stormwater infrastructure

NOTE:

A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

• Works in an office setting with use of a computer and office equipment
• Works outside in various weather conditions with: noise, dust, & uneven surfaces
• Frequently drives vehicles and uses field related equipment and tools
• Work performed below ground level and with and around odors

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL

SKILLS:

• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Moderate (15 to 44 pounds) lifting and carrying
• Pulling, pushing, reaching
• Walking, standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, climbing
• Depth perception

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative and not intended to be all-inclusive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made when requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Any applicant selected for employment with the City of Winter Springs will be required to complete a pre-employment criminal background screening and drug test.

Insurance

Depending on the plan selected, the City pays…