Utility Foreman

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Summary

Utility Foreman, under the general supervision of the Utility Services Manager, 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides daily supervision, delegates emergency work assignments, schedules and oversees maintenance crews and projects, including in-house construction
• Oversees emergency situations affecting city distribution and collection system
• Supervises 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 data base 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 – One (1) year of management experience
  • Foreman III – Three (3) years of management experience

Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement upon hire or advancement
• TCEQ Licenses
  • Foreman I
    • C Water Distribution and Wastewater II upon hire
    • Ability to obtain B Water or Collection III within six (6) months of hire / advancement
  • Foreman II
    • B Water Distribution and Wastewater II upon hire / advancement
  • Foreman III
    • A Water Operator or A Wastewater License upon hire/advancement
    • AND B Water Distribution or Wastewater III upon hire / advancement