Water​/Wastewater Meter Reader Foreman

Under close supervision, supervises a crew of workers performing skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled water/wastewater maintenance and construction work and operates heavy motorized construction equipment for the Village of Ruidoso. The regular work week is 40 hours, however this position may work a fairly irregular schedule, long hours, weekends, and holidays. Non-exempt FLSA.

The Meter Reader Foreman is responsible for supervising, directing and assisting with the work of a crew performing the reading and recording of water meters. Making sure all beacons and meters are in correct working order. Performing service and maintenance on service lines including leaks and broken cut offs.

• Assists in planning jobs including methods and materials to be used
• Schedules jobs and work, gives instructions, and monitors progress
• Oversees the safety of the crew and the public during jobs
• Ensures that utilities are marked and proper traffic signs and warning devices are used
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment
• Adheres to safety practices and standards, attends safety meetings and trainings
• Operates a backhoe to perform maintenance and or raise or move meter and can
• May build forms and pour concrete to repair driveway and sidewalk cuts
• May respond to questions from the public
• Responsible for keeping daily log in mobile 311 of activities and making sure that all work orders are complete and accurate for maintenance of assigned vehicle
• Implements and monitors work site safety procedures.
• Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and repair tasks
• Inspects and ensures all equipment is in proper and safe mechanical condition.
• Completes equipment maintenance, inspections, and checklists
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including skidster, front-end loader, backhoes
• Reads and interprets construction plans
• Trains and supervises the work of Meter crews installing and maintaining meters and services
• Assists in the selection of staff, provides or coordinates staff training and recommends necessary disciplinary actions.

• Performs manual labor activities when necessary to complete assigned projects
• Keeps track of time worked and materials for each project. Completes appropriate paperwork or makes required computer entries
• Responsible for filling out evaluation on supervised personnel
• Ensures that any on-the job injury is reported immediately and followed up with appropriate forms and actions.
• Ensures any reports of harassment are immediately reported and appropriate actions are taken.
  
  The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employees may perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Two years construction and maintenance and meter reading experience required
• Must be able to pass criminal history checks
• Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with Village “Drug Free” Policy.
• Must possess and maintain valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator’s permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required. Must agree to maintain a satisfactory MVR and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law. MVR background checks will be conducted by the Village.

• Policies, goals, and procedures of the Village of Ruidoso
• Heavy and light equipment operation methods, techniques, and safety practices
• Occupational hazard and safety precautions
• Methods and techniques used in estimating time and materials required for assigned projects.
• Safety policies and practices for working in the public right-of-way or underground trench

• Operating heavy and light equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, roto milling machines, hot asphalt mixing plants, dump trucks, loaders, street sweepers, distributor trucks, rollers, and snowplows.
• Utilizing construction tools such as rakes, shovels, jack hammers and tampers.
• Understanding and following regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Detecting and correcting improper use and care of materials and equipment
• Reading and interpreting work standards and specifications

• Operate and maintain equipment including small, medium, and heavy maintenance and/or construction equipment
• Receive and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisor, Village officials, contractors, business owners, and citizens
• Organize and supervise the on-site operations of a maintenance or construction crew.
• Maintain physical condition and stamina appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include sitting, standing, or walking for extended periods of time, driving or riding in vehicles.
• Drive, occasionally long distances.
• Perform duties and adapt to flexible work schedules as established by management.
• Work in stressful environment and deal…