Senior Construction & Maintenance Foreman (Non-Exempt)

About the role

Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in the construction, repair, and maintenance of pipelines and related equipment for the municipal water and wastewater systems; paved and unpaved street and storm water systems; or in the collection of solid waste.

Responsibilities

• Assist supervisor in scheduling, planning, and supervising the work of personnel engaged in pipeline construction, repair, and maintenance; paved and unpaved street and storm water systems; or in the collection of solid waste
• Select, train, evaluate, and supervise personnel directly or through subordinate personnel
• Establish performance standards, work priorities, and schedules
• Conduct field inspections to lay out project, check work in progress, and inspect completed projects
• Coordinate construction activities within the department, other city departments, and other utilities
• Assist in preparation and administration of department budget
• Maintain records of work performed and material, labor, and equipment usage; compile data and prepare reports on activities
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained
• Coordinate activities with Purchasing, Warehouse, and outside vendors to procure materials and supplies
• Provide information to the public and assist in resolving problems or complaints
• Perform related duties as directed

Qualifications

Completion of a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Critical Infrastructure: This position has been determined to have close contact with, or control of Critical Infrastructure components. This position is subject to extensive background checks and random drug screening.

• For Pipeline Maintenance: Additional five years experience in the supervision of heavy construction work with an emphasis on pipeline construction and maintenance, including supervisory and administrative experience.
• For Solid Waste: Five years minimum experience in the supervision of solid waste work with an emphasis on collections, including supervisory and administrative experience.
• Or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills
• Physical Exam Required
• Valid Current Commercial Driver's License
• The possession of, or the ability to obtain a DOT Class A CDL with the proper endorsements within six months
• Pipeline Maintenance: Prefer Class B water or wastewater license. Must be able to obtain Class C water or wastewater license within 2 years of hire, and obtain Class B water or wastewater license within 3 years of hire.
• Solid Waste: Prefer Solid Waste license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• The operation and maintenance of heavy construction and/or collection equipment
• Job costing and job cost tracking
• Recordkeeping, purchasing and budgeting
• For Pipeline Maintenance: Heavy construction practices with emphasis on pipeline construction and maintenance; the various materials used in pipeline construction and repair; trench safety systems
• For Street and Storm Water System Maintenance: Heavy construction practices with emphasis on concrete and asphalt pavement and curb and gutter installation and repair; the various materials used in concrete and asphalt pavement repair; Work Zone set up and traffic safety; Heavy construction equipment care and maintenance
• For Solid Waste: Collection of and transportation of municipal solid waste; Repair of all types of fencing; Operational safety

Ability To

• Supervise the work of others
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with customers, employees, and the public
• Obtain Class C Water Distribution license and Class II Waste Water Collection License within one year of hire (Pipeline Maintenance)

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Frequently climb ladders, stairs, and inclined surfaces
• Frequently bend and kneel during the shift
• Frequently push and pull objects
• Frequently flex upper trunk forward at the waist and partially at the knees
• Rotate upper trunk to the left or right while sitting or standing
• Frequently reach above, at, or below shoulder height
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movements to operate a vehicle

Benefits

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package.