Senior Foreman of Field Services (Biosolids Department)

Essential Functions

• Manages Contracts and Vendors – Administers contracts such as grounds maintenance, weed control, biosolids hauling, and other service contracts. Monitors contractor performance, reviews invoices, resolves issues, assists with negotiations, and supports the development of bid documents.
• Supervises Staff – Directs and manages Equipment Operators/Truck Drivers by assigning work, coordinating schedules, approving timecards and leave, conducting performance evaluations, providing training and coaching, and administering corrective action as needed.
• Manages Biosolids Hauling Operations – Oversees biosolids hauling for nine water reclamation facilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient transportation, and uninterrupted disposal operations.
• Manages Disposal Sites – Oversees sand and grit disposal sites supporting lift station maintenance, ensuring proper operations, environmental compliance, and cost-effective disposal practices.
• Manages Budgets – Develops and administers the annual Capital and Operating Budgets for the Biosolids Department and monitors expenditures.
• Manages Fleet and Equipment – Coordinates vehicle and heavy equipment utilization, scheduling, preventive maintenance, and replacement planning.
• Ensures Regulatory and Safety Compliance – Ensures operations comply with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, permits, and departmental procedures.
• Improves Operations and Controls Costs – Identifies and implements opportunities to improve efficiency, optimize equipment and contractor utilization, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery.
• Captures Internal and External Activities – Serves as a primary point of contact between Toho staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, and utility management to coordinate work and resolve operational issues.
• Performs Administrative and Procurement Functions – Prepares purchase requests, reviews invoices, maintains records, prepares reports, supports procurement activities, and assists with departmental planning.
• Performs Other Duties – Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in utility operations, heavy equipment operations, transportation, biosolids management, contract administration, or related field.
• A High School Diploma or GED issued from an approved administrator.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience that includes assigning work, coordinating schedules, approving timecards and leave, conducting performance evaluations, providing training and coaching, and administering corrective action as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation, hauling, or biosolids operations.
• Experience managing contractor performance and administering service contracts.
• Experience developing operating and capital improvement budgets.
• Knowledge of biosolids transportation, disposal regulations, and environmental compliance.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
• Experience with procurement processes and contract development.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operations and fleet management.
• Strong leadership, organizational, budgeting, and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze operational data and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ability to effectively resolve contractor and operational issues while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), GIS, Microsoft Office, and financial management software.