Utilities Foreman - Water Distribution

Overview

Under general supervision, performs limited administrative and supervisory work directly overseeing the installation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the City’s water distribution/wastewater collection system and related facilities. Work includes all duties performed by those they oversee, as a hands-on leader. Work includes determining priorities, scheduling, and assigning personnel to various job sites; determining the nature and extent of maintenance and repair work to be performed and procuring needed maintenance supplies and materials.

Work requires employee to wear and use personal protection equipment including hearing, eye, foot, hand, head, fall, and respiratory protection. Reports to assigned Utilities Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Supervises, assigns and performs Utilities activities such as locating, inspecting, repairing, installing and maintaining water and sewer mains, service lines and utility related appurtenances like fire hydrants, water meters, valves, pumps, air release/vacuum valves, lift stations, wells and sanitary sewer manholes.

Ensures the restoration of utility easements and public right of way, which includes but is not limited to cleaning, repairing, and replacing sidewalks, curbs, driveways, and landscaping.

Develops, establishes and ensures adherence to policies, procedures and standards, and instructs and advises subordinates, as necessary, resolving problems as non-routine situations arise.

Inspects work areas prior to beginning work and ensures safety of work sites and practices.

Assigns work orders to subordinates; ensures jobs are completed and recorded appropriately.

Actively enters and reviews data in the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Assigns the issuance of public notices like precautionary boil water, smoke testing, planned service interruption door hangers.

Flushes fire hydrants, obtains pressure readings, and collects water and/or wastewater samples for various analyses, as needed.

Submits locate ticket requests to Sunshine 811.

Makes recommendations for routine personnel matters affecting direct subordinates, including recruiting, interviewing, hiring training, assigning, scheduling, granting leave, appraising and disciplining, etc., submitting such records and reports as required by Department and City management.

Prepares and maintains various activities records and reports; submits reports to superiors as requested or as otherwise deemed appropriate; projects personnel and cost estimates to assist in Department budget proposal preparation. Utilizes and maintains computer programs and data bases.

Ensures that all health and safety policies are adhered to protect employees and the public.

Reviews project plans and specifications to ensure compliance with applicable codes and ordinances and recommendations amendments or alterations to achieve compliance as necessary. Confers with City staff to ensure compliance of all site work prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.

Responds to questions and complaints from the public related to division activities and explains City of Palm Bay Utility policies; consults with staff to resolve technical, operational or personnel problems; troubleshoots complex technical problems, develops alternative solutions and makes recommendations for action.

Assists in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives and policies.

Monitors and maintains schedules for equipment and related appurtenances; oversees performance of maintenance and repair work as scheduled or otherwise necessary.

Determines the need for mobilizing equipment.

Operates and maintains light and heavy equipment as needed.

May be assigned to shift work. May be required to work weekends and holidays.

Must participate in the rotational on-call to respond to emergencies after normal working hours and on weekends.

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent. Coursework in water and/or wastewater technologies preferred. Must have five (5) years of direct experience with water distribution or wastewater collections systems. Two (2) years of experience in operational decision making in Water Distribution…