Water Foreman - DPS

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Title: Water Foreman

Supervisor: Director of Public Services

Grade: 20

Hours of Employment: 7:10 a.m.

- 3:40 p.m., Monday through Friday

Union: AFSCME 111 - Foremen’s Union

Supervises in the installation, maintenance and repair of water service lines, meters, equipment and other appurtenances of the water supply system; supervises the operation and maintenance of sewer lift stations; performs related work as required. Also acts as the Cross Connection Control Coordinator.

Works under the supervision of the Director of Public Services who assigns work and inspects for proper completion and conformance with established policies and regulations. Exercises working supervision over a number of water service and pumping station personnel engaged in installation, maintenance and repair of water service lines and equipment and all City operated pump stations.

Include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Supervises the installation, maintenance and repair of mains, gates, hydrants, service connections including tapping water mains and laying service pipe; connects the shut‑off valves and curb boxes; digs and backfills trenches.
• Supervises the installation, removal and minor field repair of consumer meters.
• Assigns work for most effective completion; maintains work schedules and time records for subordinates; lays out work from written orders.
• Prepares estimates of work and cost of materials for new service lines and repairs on existing installations; orders parts and materials needed for job.
• Investigates and attends to complaints regarding faulty service, leaks and other water and sewer lift station system operating difficulties.
• Oversees the entire program of Backflow Prevention for the drinking water supply for the City. This includes coordinating with the Contractor for the surveying and testing of all devices; collection of fees for tests; recording installations; making sure new installations are performed where needed.

• Considerable knowledge of methods, materials and techniques used in the installation, extension and repair of water mains and related equipment
• Extensive knowledge of the water and sewer systems of the City, including location and size of mains, hydrants and valves and pumping stations.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of workers.
• Skill in the use of and ability to instruct others in the use of pipe fitting and plumbing tools required on water mains and related installations.
• Ability to keep extensive records and make reports.
• Extensive experience in the installation, repair and maintenance of water pipe lines, mains…