DPW Working Foreman

City of St Joseph; Norway Township (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St Joseph is seeking a DPW Working Foreman for Streets, Buildings & Grounds, Parks, Refuse. The role entails supervising crews and coordinating maintenance across streets, parks, and drainage systems in St. Joseph, MI. The position also covers water and sewer infrastructure responsibilities as needed.

Candidate must have strong supervisory experience and knowledge of public works operations, with the ability to communicate effectively and lead diverse teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• At least 5 years in construction/repair/maintenance of water, sewer, street or storm drainage.
• 2 years supervisory experience or 3 years assisting a supervisor/department head.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel and equipment.
• Plan, construct, operate, repair, maintain and replace water, sewer, street and storm drainage systems and related facilities.
• Coordinate activities with Public Works Supervisor, City Manager, or assigned supervisor.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Public works knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience/equivalency

Job description

DPW Working Foreman (Streets, Buildings & Grounds, Parks, Refuse)

The primary role performs a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City streets, recreation, parks, buildings and grounds, and storm drainage facilities and systems. Perform duties equivalent to heavy equipment operator position.

The secondary role performs a variety of administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of city water & sewer infrastructure and facilities as needed.

Also performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of City water, sewer, street, and storm drainage facilities and systems.

Works under the direct supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, City Manager, or other assigned.

Exercises supervision over assigned personnel and equipment, operations, ground workers or other temporary staff as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and
• Minimum five (5) years of experience relating to the construction, repair and maintenance of water, sewer, street, or storm drainage systems including the operation of related maintenance equipment, or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience or 3 years of assisting a supervisor/department head.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• State of Michigan DEQ Drinking Water Operator Certification Level D3 (Treatment)
• State of Michigan DEQ Drinking Water Operator Certification Level S3 (Distribution)
• MDEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant License.

Necessary knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in public water supply and distribution systems, sewer collection systems, storm drainage systems, and street systems; Thorough knowledge of pipe installation, connection and repair; Thorough knowledge of road construction and maintenance.
• Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to guide, direct and motivate employees; Ability to operate and maintain various equipment used in water maintenance and repair such as backhoe, dump trucks and sewer cleaners; Ability to organize and supervise the activities of various crews performing construction and maintenance work; Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and written; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Valid State Driver's license
• Must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class B with air brakes and tanker endorsement) within three months of employment.
• Enhanced Commercial Driver’s License with Tank Vehicle Endorsement