Foreman - Water

Position Title

Provides assistance to the Superintendent of Water by performing a variety of routine and complex administrative skilled, technical and limited supervisory work in the maintenance, repair and new construction of water system infrastructure and related facilities throughout the City.

Assists in the planning and implementation of maintenance and improvement projects, including procurement of necessary materials.

Coordinates work crews, assigns duties, prioritizes workload, monitors work progress, provides limited supervision as problems arise and inspects finished work.

Fields complaints from the public and initiates appropriate corrective action within incumbent's scope of authority.

Operates equipment and directly assists work crews in water system repair and maintenance work.

Inspects conditions of water-related structures, facilities and equipment for repairs and needed improvement.

Assists in the development and maintenance of safety practices and procedures. Checks on methods used by workers to ensure their safety and sees that protective devices and equipment are used where indicated.

Responds to emergency and routine call-outs.

Keeps inventory, time and material records and maintains work reports as assigned.

May serve as a member on various employee committees.

Coordinates activities and schedules with utility companies, contractors, property owners and other City departments. Resolves conflict within scope of authority.

Provides information and responds to inquiries from contractors, property owners, staff and the general public regarding assigned work projects.

Compiles information and prepares work progress reports as required.

Installs and reads water meters.

Regular, reliable, predictable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Compliance with all City of Stow city-wide and departmental policies, work rules and procedures.

Performs other duties related to those of the position and/or resulting from the needs of the organization.

Must have graduated from high school or have a GED equivalent.

Must have a minimum of three (3) years of water distribution experience.

Must possess, minimally, an Ohio EPA Class I I Operator License, or obtain one within one (1) year of the effective date of filling this position.

Must possess a working knowledge of applicable laws, standards and regulations relating to construction, inspection, safety and control of water distribution systems.

Must possess the ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.

Must have skill in operating listed tools and equipment.

Must possess the ability to prepare, organize and maintain field notes and reports.

Must possess knowledge of water distribution system maintenance.

Must have a working knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to municipal water system maintenance and repair activities.

Must have a working knowledge of the practices, methods, materials and tools used in water system equipment and facilities maintenance.

Must be able to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

Must possess and maintain a valid State of Ohio Commercial Drivers License (CDL), Class "A" with air brake and tanker endorsement throughout the term of employment.

Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with City employees and officials and the general public.

Operates equipment as listed in the "Classification of Equipment" list under Working (Field) Foreman (Exhibit

C) of the A.F.S.C.M.E. Service Unit Contract, including but, not limited to: powered and non-powered hand tools and machinery repair equipment; equipment for water system repair work; backhoe and Vac Con; automobiles and light trucks and dump trucks. Also operates telephones, pagers, mobile and portable radios, computers, including basic word processing software programs, copy and facsimile machines.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor work is required in the inspection of various construction sites, or public works facilities. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, computers and various pieces of office equipment. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls;

and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job…