Utilities Foreman - Wastewater Collection

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Coursework in water and/or wastewater technologies preferred. Must have five (5) years of direct experience with water distribution or wastewater collections systems. Two (2) years of experience in operational decision making in Water Distribution or Wastewater Collection systems. Must possess a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tank endorsement and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

Certifications in Trenching and Shoring and Confined Space required. Must possess a Florida Department of Transportation Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification, an OSHA 30 certification and an Excavator Operator Training Certification.

Must possess a valid Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Wastewater Collection System Operator Technician Level I Certification*. Completion of all of the following California State University Sacramento (CSUS) courses will also be accepted:

• Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 1, 90-hour course
• Operation and Maintenance of Wastewater Collection Systems, Volume 2, 64-hour course
• Collection Systems:
  Methods for Evaluating and Improving Performance, 30-hour course

* For internal candidates: A Level II Certification or equivalent CSUS courses will be accepted upon hire with the requirement to obtain the Level I Certification or equivalent CSUS courses within twelve (12) months of hire.

Licenses/Certifications must be kept current while in this classification.

Must be able to use hand tools, read simple blueprints and schematics. Must have knowledge of computer systems and the ability to utilize technology such as tablets and desktop computers to complete various trainings and tasks as assigned. Hands‑on experience with operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment preferred.

Out of State candidates applying for reciprocity of the required license may be considered for this position.

Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident‑by‑incident basis, the employee’s Department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Under general supervision, performs limited administrative and supervisory work directly overseeing the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the City’s water distribution/ wastewater collection system and related facilities. Work includes all duties performed by those they oversee, as a hands‑on leader. Work includes determining priorities, scheduling, and assigning personnel to various job sites; determining the nature and extent of maintenance and repair work to be performed and procuring needed maintenance supplies and materials.

Work requires employee to wear and use personal protection equipment including hearing, eye, foot, hand, head, fall, and respiratory protection. Reports to assigned Utilities Supervisor.

Supervises, assigns and performs Utilities activities such as: locating, inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining water and sewer mains, service lines and utility related appurtenances like, fire hydrants, water meters, valves, pumps, air release/vacuum valves, lift stations, wells and sanity sewer manholes.

Ensures the restoration of utility easements and public right of way, which includes but is not limited to cleaning, repairing, and replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and landscaping.

Develops, establishes and ensures adherence to policies, procedures and standards, and instructs and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as non‑routine situations arise.

Inspects work areas prior to beginning work and ensures safety of work sites and practices.

Assigns work orders to subordinates; ensures jobs are completed and recorded appropriately.

Actively enters and reviews data in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assigns the issuance of public notices such as precautionary boil water, smoke testing, planned service interruption door hangers.

Flushes fire hydrants, obtains pressure…