Sewer Maintenance Foreman

About the role

Works under the general supervision of a Zone Supervisor to direct crews responsible for repairing and maintaining sanitary sewers and other structures relating to sewer maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Instructs assigned crew on proper use, operation, and maintenance of various vehicles and equipment.
• Checks equipment for proper fluids and fuel levels, as necessary.
• Drives truck to haul crew, materials, and equipment.
• Evaluates work performance, maintains time sheets, and provides disciplinary actions for assigned staff as required.
• Communicates with residents regarding work being performed.
• Uses mobile radio to communicate with supervisor and crews.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned from time to time.

Typical Physical Demands

• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing with staff, management, and the general public.
• Must be able to operate general office equipment, and mobile handheld radio for communication in the field.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and assigned equipment.
• Requires walking, sometimes across ditches, wooded areas, and river swamp lands.
• Requires pulling, reaching, lifting, and carrying objects (approx. 50 lbs.) and other related equipment.

Typical Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed in an outdoor environment and often exposed to various weather conditions, traffic, insects, weeds, and poisonous plants. May be exposed to emulsifiers, bacteria, insecticides, sewer solvents, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent and five (5) years' experience in construction or sewer/drain repair, including a minimum of two (2) years' in a lead capacity; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which enables one to perform the essential job functions.
• Must have a valid Class "B" Commercial driver's license as a condition of continued employment.
• Must comply with Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) Alcohol and Drug testing rules as a condition of continued employment.