Canton General Foreman Collection Systems

City of Canton, Ohio; Canton (OH); Presencial; USD 31 000 - 89 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

City of Canton, Ohio is seeking a General Foreman to supervise operators and laborers involved in sewer repair and maintenance within City limits. The role reports to the Collection Systems Superintendent and directs work and staff performance to ensure efficient completion of tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma with desirable management courses and a valid state Operator's License. It involves administrative duties, training staff, and coordinating equipment and materials for

Qualificações

• High school diploma required; management/administration coursework desirable.
• Valid Operator's License issued by the state required.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise operators and laborers in sewer repair and maintenance.
• Direct work plans and priorities for department staff.
• Prepare technical and administrative reports and liaise with the Superintendent.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and supplies for tasks.
• Train and counsels subordinate employees and enforce policies.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Staff training

Administrative reporting

Formação académica

High school diploma

Management coursework

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Salary Range: $60,311 - $88,562

Applicants MUST submit a copy of a valid driver's license or other photo ID along with their application and any other pertinent documentation.

This is a closed examination. Applicants for this position must be an existing classified employee of the City of Canton and have completed their probationary period by October 18, 2026.

Job Description

General Statement of Duties

An employee in this classification is responsible for supervising operators and laborers involved in the repair and maintenance of the sanitary and storm sewer collection systems within the City limits. The General Foreman is directly responsible for the completion of all repair and maintenance activities performed by several groups of operators and laborers. The employee is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of the departmental staff. The General Foreman reports directly to the Collection Systems Superintendent.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school; advanced courses in management, operations, and administration from a college or technical school are highly desirable; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Operator's License issued by the state.

Unique Requirements

Knowledge of the City of Canton geographical areas. Knowledge of the policies and procedures involved in equipment management. Ability to coordinate all activities as needed for the completion of work assignments. Ability to prepare technical and administrative reports. Ability to analyze situations and develop workable solutions. Ability to present ideas effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, City employees, other agencies, and the general public.

Essential Functions

Performs supervisory, managerial, and administrative functions within the sewer collection system as described above in the General Statement of Duties.

Description Of Work

[The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.]

Is responsible for supervising the operators and laborers involved in the repair and maintenance of the City of Canton sanitary and storm sewer collection systems.

Supervises personnel involved in performing such tasks as patching; brickwork; catch basin repair; daily storm and sanitary reparation and cleaning; culvert installation, cleaning, and repair; cleaning and maintenance of lift stations; inspects work assignments in process and upon completion. Assists in the repair and maintenance of lift stations and repair of equipment. Evaluates situations involving personnel, equipment availability, and weather conditions to determine work priorities and makes assignments to personnel accordingly. Drives vehicles to locations where crews are working to observe employees and to provide direction and ensure that tasks are being completed in an efficient manner. Routinely inspects conditions of lift stations and sewers to monitor operation and upkeep.

Is responsible for performing administrative tasks related to the supervision of personnel.

Completes reports of daily work completion and paperwork for personnel.

Meets with the Superintendent to discuss work being completed and to establish priorities of the department. Determines materials and supplies needed for completion of tasks and recommends purchase of equipment and supplies such as vehicles, sewer pipes, gravel, and miscellaneous supplies. Maintains department's inventory of equipment and supplies in accordance with the City's procedures. Reviews specifications for contracted items needed in the department. Assists the Superintendent in the hiring, termination, discipline, and performance evaluation of employees. Trains and counsels subordinate employees.

Implements policies and procedures established by the administration. Identifies problems and potential problems, and recommends solutions to senior management. Provides detailed information and guidance to employees in personnel matters. Resolves employee complaints, grievances, and discipline according to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement and/or the City's policies and procedures.

Handles confidential materials such as personnel files and financial information.

Prepares and maintains records and reports delineating the duties of the job.

Coordinates efforts and communicates with various other departments as required to achieve the goals/objectives of the department.

Must be available after normal hours in the event that certain services are needed.

May occasionally discuss operational and departmental problems with managers of other City organizations, employee groups, and individual employees. Communicates with citizens in the discussion of problems relating to sewers and determines appropriate courses of action in response to complaints and consistent with City policies, ordinances, and guidelines.

Supervises staff activities on a daily basis. Is responsible for the direction of work and manner of accomplishment of the departmental staff. Trains subordinate employees.

Testing Information

SHOULD TEN OR FEWER QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS BE RECEIVED, NAMES WILL BE PLACED ON AN ELIGIBILITY LIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR APPLICATION FILING DATE. SHOULD MORE THAN TEN QUALIFIED APPLICANTS REGISTER FOR THIS EXAMINATION, THOSE APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE FORMAT, LOCATION, DATE, AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

RATING

Your name will be placed on a list of eligible candidates upon receiving a passing score. Once the list has been established, your name will remain on the eligibility list for a period of one (1) year.

Additional Information

• DISCLAIMER* All applicants should receive an email from [e-mail] confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact Civil Service at [e-mail] to confirm that your application went through. Once Civil Service processes applications, you will be emailed again within 5 business days. Should you not receive an email, please call our office at 330-489-3360.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it, in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, age, type of disability, or any other non-merit factor.

City of Canton permanent, full-time employees (working 30 hours per week or more) and their eligible dependents become eligible for comprehensive health benefits on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Health benefits include hospitalization, outpatient services, prescription coverage, dental and vision coverage, and group life insurance.

Time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Full-time employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To learn more about the program and how to qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

All Safety Forces (Police and Fire) become members of the Ohio Police and Fire Pension (OP & F). All other employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS).

For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Human Resources Department at 330.438.4136. Click here to access the benefits flyers.