Water Distribution System Foreman

Overview

This position assists in planning, coordinating and supervising construction and/or maintenance of the City’s water distribution system; assists with or performs the work of subordinates as necessary; and performs other related duties as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

The work is considered medium-to-heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis. The work requires the following physical abilities to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, traffic, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, animals/wildlife, toxic/caustic chemicals, confined spaces, disease/pathogens, dangerous gases. Work involves light to heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others. Safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.

Work is dynamic and requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Assists in planning, coordinating and supervising the activities within the Water Distribution and Maintenance Division;
• Supervises subordinate crew members. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; reports employee problems;
• Provides leadership to or assists co-workers with various duties as required;
• Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers training, advice and assistance as needed;
• Assists crew members with and/or performs duties of crew members as necessary; performs duties of foreman as required in his/her absence;
• Determines the type and quantity of equipment, materials and supplies needed for assigned projects; orders supplies and materials; receives and assigns daily service orders;
• Supervises installation, construction, maintenance and/or repair work;
• Supervises the proper maintenance of department tools and equipment;
• Assists with inspection of infrastructure, facilities and/or grounds for maintenance needs; assists in scheduling maintenance and repair work as necessary;
• Inspects equipment to ensure proper and safe working condition; reports defects or required maintenance to supervisor;
• Coordinates the use of available equipment for maximum utility and convenience;
• Operates trucks, light and/or heavy construction equipment, power and hand tools as necessary;
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete work records and reports as required;
• Loads/unloads materials onto/from vehicles;
• Operates light to heavy off-road equipment or trucks (e.g., dump trucks and other trucks, excavators, cranes, motor graders, bull dozers, bob cats, front-end loaders, skid steers, bush hogs, back hoes, compactors, trailers, tractors, low boys, or trenchers) to excavate or compact earth, load or unload materials, move or haul materials, install pipe, etc.;
• Ensures the proper maintenance of assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Installs, tests, inspects, locates, troubleshoots, evaluates, maintains and repairs all components and assets of the Water Distribution System;
• Maintains assigned trucks and equipment; performs cleaning, preventive and routine maintenance and simple repair work as required;
• Uses hand and power tools in various manual tasks as required;
• Performs general manual labor tasks as required;
• Uses welding and cutting torches as needed in equipment maintenance;
• Conducts analysis of water distribution system;
• Receives and responds to inquiries,…