Wastewater Collections Foreman

Description

Position Summary:

Employee is responsible for ensuring the completion of assigned service requests and works orders. This position is also responsible for ensuring that all assigned work is completed in a safe and timely manner. This position will also be responsible for installing mains, services, manholes and other components of the wastewater collections system.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for supervising assigned crew members and ensuring that all work on the job site is completed in a safe and timely manner.
• Responsible for the completion of all assigned service requests, work orders or tasks.
• Responsible for the training of all crew members that involves day-to-day

tasks and basic functions of the crew’s tasks.

• Responsible for coordinating procurement of all materials for a job site through the supervisor.
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance, checks and services of all assigned equipment, tractors and vehicles.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping with the asset management program.
• Responsible for proper job site set up to ensure safety of all personnel (i.e. DOT job site set up, cones, proper signage, barricades, etc.).
• Responsible for installing and repairing assets within the wastewater collection system.
• May have to work abnormal hours due to emergencies or natural disaster response.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned by the Department Head or Supervisor.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License
• Knowledge of excavating and trenching operations.
• Knowledge of construction site safety.
• Knowledge of 811 safe digging, local ordinances and state laws pertaining to excavating and trenching.
• Basic computer skills

• Ability to read, understand and implement blueprints, maps and engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills - verbal and written.
• Basic understanding of wastewater collection systems and construction of wastewater collection systems.
• Three years of wastewater collection system experience.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

The environmental working conditions of this position will include very frequently working around high/low temperatures, dust, or fumes, and working inside and outside. A person in this position will frequently work around hazardous machinery, wet surroundings and vibrations.

Mental stress or pressure of this position is frequent.

May at times work in confined spaces dealing with wastewater, gases and odor.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.