Foreman, Water Systems Maintenance

Job Summary:

Assist the Division Manager in supervising, planning, organizing, and completing the daily activities of the water maintenance staff. Assist in the supervising and training of safety procedures, related job duties, and assist maintenance staff in accomplishing daily work. Track repair and maintenance parts inventory as assigned by the Division Manager and Director. Responsible for a variety of scheduled duties relating to the care, upkeep, installation, maintenance, beautification, and/or repair of the District's water infrastructure as assigned by the water systems Division Manager and Director. Communicate and work closely with vendors, customers, and other customer service representatives. Responsible for assisting the water systems staff in promoting the District's mission through great customer service and prove we care about our customers and will make every reasonable effort to meet or exceed their expectations

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide daily onsite supervision for the work of crew in maintenance, inspections and repairs of all components related to District's fire hydrants, water valves, meters and related infrastructure as assigned by Division Manager and Director. Ensure safety of self, crew, and public. Communicate with Division Manager in providing feedback about staff and projects. Assist the Division Manager with prioritizing projects and tracking parts, equipment, and tool inventory as assigned by Division Manager and Director.
• Keep timely and accurate records of daily inspections, maintenance, and repairs on CityWorks. Review, and ensure accuracy of all inspections and work orders created by crew members.
• Evaluate, recommend, and communicate repairs, and maintenance progress and concerns related to fire hydrants and valves with Division Manager and Director
• Train employees in proper use and operation of equipment and tools to complete assigned maintenance tasks; demonstrate the most efficient methods of operation and instructs safety precautions and procedures
• Responsible for all scheduled after hour calls. Responding to all emergency situations.
• Responsibly operate and maintain assigned District equipment and vehicles

General Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The requirements of this position provide that the employee work in a safety sensitive manner and should carry out his/her duties as such.

Prior Work Experience: At least four years of job-related prior experience preferred. At least four years of job-related prior experience preferred. At least 100 hours non-supervised, and 100 hours supervised operating heavy equipment preferred. Must have a proven ability to safely operate heavy equipment including backhoe, trackhoe, loader, and skidsteer preferred.

Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional specialized training or technical education is preferred. Must have a strong working knowledge of creating and organizing work orders, and inspections in Cityworks.

Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

• Commercial Driver's License; Class B with tanker and air brake endorsements minimum.
• Utah State Drinking Water Operator Certification grade IV is required.
• Utah State Wastewater grade IV collections certification is preferred.
• Competent Person Trenching and Excavation is preferred.

Background Knowledge:

• Requires a broad knowledge of water distribution system construction and maintenance.
• Requires a broad knowledge of repairs, replacement and maintenance of District fire hydrants, valves and meters.
• Requires a basic knowledge of products and services provided by the District. Must have an ability to operate small equipment, heavy equipment, and hand tools.

Performance Expectations:

• Must be able to make logical decisions using generally recognized skills and techniques.

• Must have ability to learn and practice proper safety procedures including, but not limited to, traffic control and confined space entry.

• Must demonstrate safety leadership by promoting and facilitating the safety of co-workers and the public. Must perform all job tasks in compliance with GHID safety policies and procedures.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to apply common sense and conduct analysis as required solving certain problems. Such work may include use of small and large equipment in inspection, maintenance and construction of water distribution system.
• Must have ability to operate small equipment, heavy equipment and hand tools.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with department staff and on occasion with the public and business vendors. Must be able to communicate using simple hand signals during normal operation of large equipment.
• Must be able to operate electronic devices including but not limited to computers, metal detectors and air monitor.

Physical Demands:

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.

• Common dexterity is continuously required.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: talk and hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to: sit or perform repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement.
  • The employee is frequently required to: feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with arms or hands, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
  • The employee must lift weight or exert force as follows:
    • Regularly: Up to 10 pounds
    • Frequently: Up to 50 pounds
    • Occasionally: Up to 100 pounds
    • Rarely: Up to 150 pounds
  • Specific vision abilities include: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more and 20 inches or less. Ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
  • Must be able to tolerate noise levels from moderate to very loud.
• Frequently required to perform duties outdoors in all types of weather including extreme heat, cold, humid, wet, dry as well as fumes and airborne particles.
• Required to tolerate vibration, hazardous traffic conditions, confined spaces, and working at night.
• Required to wear a respirator, subject to oils, grease, toxic or caustic chemicals, bio-hazardous materials such as sewage and asbestos pipe.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Overall Effort and Work Location:

• Provides daily direct service to grounds maintenance and water system department staff. Provides occasional service to the District customers, and employees.

• Must be able to withstand daily mental strain and pressure. Must be flexible to adjust for constantly changing operations.

• Work is generally performed during normal business hours. Must be able to work a predictable and consistent schedule with occasional after hours work as may be required and determined by the changing circumstances. Must be able to fulfill emergency first response call responding to District emergencies as needed.Must be able to respond to other calls as assigned by Division Manager and Director.