Water/Wastewater Foreman

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Journeyman Certification from a Bonafide Apprenticeship program as a Master System Operator
• Master System Operator Certification
• Arizona or New Mexico State Operator Certificates required: Water Distribution L3, Water Treatment L2, Wastewater Collection L1
• 5–7 years' operations and maintenance of water and wastewater systems experience
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Valid Commercial Driver's License, Class "A" with HAZMAT Endorsement (subject to motor vehicle record review)

Job Responsibilities And Performance Objectives

• Improves staff effectiveness by counseling, training and recommending disciplinary action for employees; planning, delegating, monitoring, and appraising job tasks and results in a timely manner
• Supervises personnel, which includes work allocation, time approval, hiring, training, orientation, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Develop measurable performance expectations for assigned staff according to department goals and objectives
• Analyzes and resolves work problems
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
• Assigns daily duties and evaluates performance of workers
• Establishes or adjusts work schedules to meet maintenance schedules using knowledge of capacities of staff, machines and equipment
• Maintains time and production records
• Develops work-around procedures for crew productivity during delays caused by other trades, customer, lack of materials, absenteeism, etc.
• Schedules routine inspections and preventive maintenance on water distribution and wastewater collection systems
• Schedules and reviews water sampling
• Ensures compliance with surface water treatment rules of the Safe Water Drinking Act
• Ensures all projects including 86-121 projects are in compliance with all regulatory laws; environmental, hazardous waste, OSHA and other safety requirements
• Investigates customer complaints concerning water and wastewater problems
• Assists well operations in mobilization and demobilization of equipment, pulling wells and resetting pump controls
• Maintains well and maintenance records
• Reports, coordinates and supervises all aspects of a project
• Estimates for budget purposes, the future personnel and equipment needs of the department
• Maintains daily records of supplies and equipment used; inventories and orders all supplies by completing work orders and parts requests
• Responds to emergencies in a timely manner to prevent destruction or damage to private, public and District property
• Ensures the facilities and equipment is in safe operating condition by performing regular visual inspections
• Observes safety rules, and ensures and maintains a safe environment
• Maintains records of scheduled and completed maintenance, work orders and other reports as requested; completes forms according to established policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned