Utility Foreman - Utility Services

Summary

Utility Foreman, under the general supervision of the Utility Services Manager, manages and supervises daily utility operations, including crew supervision, emergency response, fleet management, and infrastructure maintenance. This role also involves planning, public interaction, compliance, and administrative support.

• Provides daily supervision, delegates emergency work assignments, schedules and oversees maintenance crews and projects, including in-house construction
• Manages emergency situations affecting city distribution and collection system
• Manages operations and maintenance of a fleet of vehicles and heavy equipment
• Assists other utility foreman as needed and manages distribution and collection sections in absence of the Utility Services Manager
• Assists with planning, coordination, and inspection of expansion and replacement projects
• Maintains work order database and identifies infrastructure needing replacement
• Consults with Utility Services Manager on infrastructure needs
• Assists engineers on job sites, potholing lines and exploratory excavation, as directed by utility management
• Assists in reviewing water and wastewater plans
• Assists the public by locating lines, investigating complaints, and following through with service requests
• Ensures employee compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements
• Ensures employee adherence to safety policy and proper usage of safety equipment
• Assists employees in problem solving
• Assists in preparing and monitoring budget for assigned areas and prepares various reports
• Interviews and selects applicants for employment
• Writes reports, memos, policies, job descriptions, work plans, etc.
• Follows City policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years of experience in water utilities or related field
• Supervisory Experience
  • Foreman I – One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience
  • Foreman II – Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience
  • Foreman III – Three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement upon hire or advancement
• TCEQ Licenses
  • Foreman I – C Water and Collection II upon hire. B Water or Collection III within six (6) months of hire / advancement
  • Foreman II - B Water and Collection III upon hire / advancement
  • Foreman III – B Water and Collection III upon hire / advancement
• Excavator (32 hours) within one (1) year of hire / advancement
• Traffic Control Supervisor (16 hours) within one (1) year of hire / advancement

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Government Administration